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The two of them went to a newly opened restaurant. Yvette had already made a reservation in advance, so they did not need to queue for a place. They ordered a feast. When they were almost done eating, Yvette looked at her phone and laughed out loud.
She handed her phone to Joyce and said, “Look at this dumb*ss lan!”
Joyce glanced at it and saw lan’s new post. lan had cropped out the photo of Joyce and Tristan dancing and replaced Tristan’s face with his own. The caption: [This is more like it!]
Keith was among the people who liked the post. Unexpectedly, Tristan left a comment below.
Joyce had long since blocked Tristan and cut off all contact with him. She did not expect to see his name in lan’s post. ‘This circle is just too small…”
Tristan’s comment: (Knock-off.]
It did not do much damage, but it was quite insulting. lan angrily left a dozen comments below cursing Tristan Beckett. However, there was no other reply from Tristan. The “war” was over.
Joyce rolled her eyes helplessly. “lan doesn’t have anything better to do, huh?
“He’s really interested in you. Everyone can see that. Why don’t you give him a chance? You can take advantage of this opportunity to annoy the crap out of Tristan Beckett…“
“I won’t be romantically interested in my closest and dearest friends. If I was interested in him, I’d have made a move on him long ago, so stop spouting nonsense…”
Joyce frowned thinking of how she should solve this situation with lan.
“Then forget it. I’ve got my eye on a necklace. Wanna come with me to take a look?“ There was always something to talk about between girls.
Joyce nodded and needed some retail therapy. The two came out of the restaurant and made a beeline to a specialized jewelry store.
Yvette had booked this necklace long ago and when the attendant took it out, it was absolutely stunning.
“This necklace is the final work of the famous designer Pire. You ladies have a great eye. Would you like to try it? ” The girl at the counter could see at a glance that these two ladies wearing such expensive- looking clothes were not ordinary customers and introduced the store’s latest products to them.
Yvette nodded and handed it to Joyce. “Try it on.”
The two ladies were like sisters and did not mind who bought what. Although Joyce did not shop often, she had plenty of jewelry.
Every holiday or birthday, her brothers’ gifts to her were enough to fill out a warehouse. She would get the latest models of jewelry on the market without asking for it.
However, going to shops and trying on jewelry was certainly more enjoyable. Joyce picked up the necklace to try it on when she heard a taunting voice from behind.
“Try it on? Can she even afford it? Hey you, you shouldn’t just let anybody try on your store’s jewelry because her odor will cling onto the necklace and you won’t be able to sell it…”
Ingrid and her groupies were shopping and just happened to see this scene. The smell of barbeque from Joyce and Yvette’s lunch earlier was stuck on their clothes, so Ingrid could not help but speak out.
She had sustained a miserable defeat the last time at Joyce’s hands and was so angry that she did not have an appetite for a few days.
Yvette’s face turned cold. “What does it have to do with you?”
Ingrid walked over arrogantly and said, “I want this necklace! Don’t let anyone try it because I’m afraid it’ll get dirty.“
She gritted her teeth and stared at Yvette, then sneered at Joyce. “How much pocket money did your sugar daddy give you?
You probably don’t have enough to buy it, right? It’s better if you just save it.”
“Please wrap it up for me,“ Joyce said to the store attendant as she put down the necklace.
She glanced at Ingrid with a cold and clear gaze that carried a hint of warning. Ingrid was startled and almost felt the fear of that day again. However, Ingrid was soon emboldened.
Ingrid thought that she was surrounded by people and the jewelry store’s security guards, so Joyce would not have the guts to make a move on her here.
‘I said that I’ll take this necklace, * Ingrid interjected. She would not let Joyce have her way no matter what.
The store attendant spoke hesitantly, “Sorry, but these two ladies came first…“
“What did you say? I ‘m a VIP customer and should get the best treatment! I should get priority on whatever I fancy! “ Ingrid glared at Joyce smugly.
The rules of this store were that VIP customers had the right to pick first.
The store attendant glanced apologetically at Yvette and Joyce and was about to take the necklace away when Joyce gently put her hand on it. The corner of her lips hooked up slightly.
Joyce took out a special black gold card from her bag, which was an exclusive VVVIP special card recognized internally by all international luxury brand stores. It was only given to ten celebrities in the world and even a certain royal family did not have a chance to see it. It was extremely precious and rare.
With this card, one could enjoy the best treatment in whichever luxury brand store in the world.
The store attendant took a look at the card and was stunned for several seconds. “M-Miss, I’ll wrap it up for you right away.”
She no longer heeded Ingrid’s words and moved quickly.
Ingrid was still in shock and reluctantly questioned her. “This is a fake, right? Don’t let her fool you! “
Although Ingrid had not seen or touched this card before, this card was a legend of its own in the gentry circle. The photos of this legendary card that were occasionally leaked left a deep impression on Ingrid.
The card in Joyce’s hand was the said legendary card.
‘How did she get it? What right did she have to own that card? How can she hold that card?’
The store manager immediately came over to drive away other customers. “We have to ask you to leave immediately because we’ll now have to serve this customer exclusively.” Joyce snickered. Yvette could not help but say, ” Hurry up and kick her out.
She’s such an eyesore!”
Ingrid Beckett finally left the jewelry store in shame and anger. Yvette hurriedly took the card over and looked at it left and right.
She said in surprise, “ How did you get this card?“
Joyce pursed her lips and said, “My third brother gave it to me on my 18th birthday. He told me to bring it wherever I go. I didn’t expect it to come in handy! *
“Why didn’t God give me a ‘Third Brother’? Yvette held her forehead in envy and jealousy.
Joyce laughed and gave it to her. “If you like it so much, I’ll give it to you.“
“No way! This card is valid for life. It’s invalid once it’s transferred, so you keep it…but you can buy me what I like…“
Joyce nodded and liked this idea.
After buying the necklace, Yvette happily dragged Joyce around for a while before they left the mall.
Joyce was in a good mood when she went back to the office. Samantha Lindt had been making small moves, but Joyce did not care about it and let her be.
She knew that whatever Samantha did could not be hidden from Grant’s eyes and ears. Since Samantha was digging her own grave, Joyce had no intention of stopping her.
After work, Joyce was about to walk out with her bag on her arm when Julie Nixon called her.
Once she picked up, Julie hurriedly spoke and cut to the chase. “Emergency! There’s a charity dinner tonight and my company’s artist, Roman, needs a female companion. I ‘m not in the country now, so can you please attend in my stead?“
Joyce looked at the time. “Alright, I have time anyway.“
“Thanks, love! I’ll get him to bring you a dress. He’ll be there soon.“
After she hung up, Joyce raised her eyebrows. ‘How is Jules so sure that I’d attend?”
Joyce informed Logan of her last-minute schedule and went downstairs to wait for the guy. Roman was a model and was relatively reputable. If people in the company saw her, they would inevitably start gossiping again.
Thus, Joyce wanted to avoid more scandals.
In less than ten minutes, a stylish sports car appeared at the office entrance conspicuously. Joyce was speechless when she saw Roman waving at her from the car as soon as she walked out, then she hurriedly got into the car. However, Roman even took off his sunglasses and sent a flying kiss to the crowd gathered at the entrance before driving off.
Joyce was exasperated and regretted it immediately. She wanted to get out of the car this instant!
She knew that tomorrow’s headline would be about her again.
Joyce did not say a word, so Roman laughed and turned to look at her. “Ms. Joyce, we haven’t met but we already know of each other. Thanks for your help.*
She flashed a perfunctory smile and did not want to say more. “I ‘m not helping you. I ‘m helping Julie.“
“No wonder she was so certain that you’d help. You should be very good friends, right?”
“Yes.“ Joyce did not bother to say more.
Roman saw that Joyce was not in high spirits, so he did not try to make conversation again. They arrived early at the venue of the charity dinner, so Joyce found a room to change into her dress while Roman waited at the door.
This private charity dinner was not exclusive to artists, but also a place where many celebrities and dignitaries would gather.
Joyce saw many familiar faces. Once she entered the venue holding Roman’s arm, she saw Quinn and Ingrid Beckett among the people in the hall.
Joyce raised her eyebrows. Since these two were present, Tristan Beckett must also be present.
‘This family is really out to haunt me!’
The focus of this banquet was the charity auction session. Joyce did not intend to participate, but Roman was in high spirits. He tried to make a bid for almost every product in the auction but did not manage to get anything.
Joyce was a bit perplexed and leaned closer to ask him in a whisper, “Are you here to raise the bid?“
‘Why else would he raise the price and not place the final bid?’
Roman pursed his lips and smiled mysteriously. ” Julie asked me to increase my exposure and told me that doing so would definitely attract attention.”
Joyce was speechless.
In the blink of an eye, the last piece was soon up for auction. The picture of the item appeared on the large LCD screen. It was an antique tobacco pipe with emeralds that had a high clarity and brilliance.
Joyce squinted and thought that this object looked familiar . She seemed to have seen it in the memorial hall at the Beckett Villa. Joyce was shocked when she recognized it. ‘Is this not Old Master Beckett’s most treasured object that had been passed down as a family heirloom for generations? Old Master Beckett protects it with his life and won’ t even let others take a look at it, so how did it show up here as an auction item?’
Her brain spun quickly and her eyes swept around the room. She did not see Tristan anywhere, but Quinn and Ingrid were in front looking at each other with a smug look, enjoying the attention of the crowd.
Joyce suddenly understood something. Her smile deepened and thought, ‘So it’s a charity trap…‘
Only a few people present knew about the Beckett family heirloom and thought that this was just an ordinary emerald tobacco pipe.
Quinn and Ingrid must have stolen it for the auction and bid for it later. By the end of it, they would gain both money and fame…
“This is the charity auction item provided by Mrs. Beckett and Ms. Beckett from the Beckett Corporation. They are very generous to donate such a precious item. Now, let the bidding begin! The starting price is three million dollars…”
‘Three million?”
Joyce laughed lightly. ‘Old Master Beckett’s precious family heirloom was only worth $3 million?
Quinn raised her bidding paddle. “$3 million!”
“$4 million…”
Joyce lowered her eyelids and waited for a few seconds. Afterward, she raised her bidding paddle without hesitation. “$10 million!”
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Pls add the new chapters soon
please update soon. i love your story. can’t wait to know what will happen next