After rushing home, Elizabeth went berserk and began smashing and tearing everything in the house, including photos of her and Joseph.When Joseph entered the house, a mess met him. "Are you done?""No!" She howled hysterically and began to throw anything she could grab at him. "Get out! Get out! I don't want to see you!"Kicking away the trash on the ground, Joseph walked toward Elizabeth and stood there with a darkened expression. "I know you're angry that I embarrassed you in front of the media, but did you ever think of my reputation when you spoke?""How is it my fault?! How did I ruin your reputation? Did I scold you, trample all over you, or make you look bad in front of the reporters? Did you have to humiliate me like that in front of a crowd?!" Elizabeth trembled with anger. She never thought he would say such things in front of everyone."Yes, although you didn't scold me, you insinuated things." Joseph loosened his tie and crossed his arms angrily. "Did you forget where we w
Elizabeth pouted, shook Joseph’s arm, and said softly, “Joseph, I know I’m also at fault today. It was my first time going to the auction with you, and I got too excited. Besides, you’ve never taken me to those places before. I deserve forgiveness for my ignorance, don’t I? Forgive me just this once.”Joseph was still angry when he turned to look at her. Elizabeth was over forty years old, but her face remained beautiful. Her pitiful eyes made his heart soften again. He pinched her cheek, saying, “I’m helpless against you.”When Elizabeth heard his weak voice, she knew she had won him over again. She smiled sweetly, hugged his arm, nudged her face on his body, and said, “I know you’re the best! Let’s forget about what happened this time. You can’t blame me anymore!”“What should I do with you? Don’t be so unruly next time. You must be obedient and think before you speak!”Elizabeth nodded vigorously, “I’ll be obedient and listen to you. Joseph, that sapphire necklace…”“What’s wro
Meanwhile, at the Tanner family residence, Eloise sat down and held an exquisite velvet box. The sapphire necklace that caused a commotion in the auction lay inside the box. However, there was no joy on her face.Arianna returned home and saw her staring at the box in a daze. She took off her coat and walked over for a closer look. She praised it, “What a beautiful necklace! Mom, let me put it on you!”“I don’t want to wear it!” Eloise pushed Arianna’s hand away and sighed. After all, the necklace was not something Joseph had bought for her. He only brought it back because he needed to save his reputation. She knew what had happened at the auction. She disliked it even more because she knew the story behind it and felt depressed.Joseph treated her well in the eyes of the public. He spent 10 million dollars to purchase a necklace for her, but…“Regardless of dad’s sincerity, this necklace belongs to you now, Mom. I read the news about the auction too. Dad said it was for you in fro
”She’s just a person born into an ordinary family and had never known the life of the rich. Look at the things she bought with your father's card. A total nouveau riche. I'm not sure she’ll like this necklace. Then again, I suppose she’ll like it no matter what I choose. She can’t afford to covet my stuff, whether it's a necklace or a ring!”Arianna thought about it and agreed with her words. Every piece of her mother's jewelry was highly exquisite. This sapphire necklace was nothing special among the others."As for your father taking her to the auction, I... really haven't thought about it." Eloise tilted her head and used pruning shears to trim the branches. She looked unbothered. "I just donated something to the auction for charity. I’ve done a lot of charity over the years, but I never thought that one day, I’d be able to make use of it like this."A mocking smile appeared on her lips as she continued, "Since she insists on going, fine, let her go. I deliberately revealed the
She did intend to pursue him but had not found a suitable way to establish a relationship with Noah Richards. After all, building a relationship with the Richards family was not easy. “There’s a way, but it’ll take some effort.” Pausing, she looked at Arianna. “How’s the new project?”“That b*stard is in charge, and it’s got nothing much to do with me.” Arianna snorted. “Nothing to do with you? If he’s in charge, the more you’re connected to it. Whether he does well or not will greatly impact you.” Eloise took the sapphire from her. “Remember, what belongs to you will remain yours. No matter how often it changes hands, it’ll return to you in the end.” Eyeing the box in her mother’s hand, Ariana’s gaze became thoughtful. …The press conference held by La Beauté Group was, without a doubt, a success. There were no longer talks about the perfume being poisonous. Even if there were some related discussions online, they were all about refuting the rumors. At the same time, the e
“What?” Jenny and Olivia exchanged startled expressions and looked at her. “No way!”“It’s the truth!” With a sigh, Lily said defeatedly, “I took an exam when I started. I got the title of a perfumer, but I never passed the exam for the practicing certificate. The Perfumers’ Society came up with that certificate, and it was never needed on the international level.”The others were speechless. Jenny became thoughtful. “Well, it’s not needed internationally as there’s no such thing as a practicing certificate elsewhere. Still…you wouldn’t fail the exam, would you?”Jenny added, “Even the junior technician could get it, and you couldn’t?”Recalling how she used to make things difficult for Lily, Jenny realized she could have stopped her from joining the company if she had demanded the certificate right from the start. Thankfully, Jenny had not thought of it. Of course, who would have guessed that Lily would not possess the most basic thing? “Yeah, yeah, I have it, too!” Olivia
Olivia said, sighing, “You’re right, but the rules of the industry have always been so.”“Rules are made to be broken!” Lily straightened up and slammed her desk. “I never wanted to interfere with them, but if they want to get serious on this, I’ll fight back.”“But the company…” Jenny hesitated and shook her head. “Well, never mind. Mr. Russell will be on your side.”Lily shook her head. “No, this is my own doing. If it gets the company into trouble, I’ll quit.”She did not have much faith in herself before this, but after more than a year’s worth of experience, she fully believed she could create a product line of her own as she was good in perfumery.“You have my support, no matter what.” Jenny patted Lily’s shoulder.Olivia patted her other shoulder. “Yeah, mine too!”“Thank you, guys.” It was heartening to Lily to have their help and support. After all, that was what real friends were for.Meanwhile, Derrick felt better at the hospital and allowed Joseph to see him. Howeve
Derrick heaved a heavy sigh and looked out the window over his shoulder. “He’s a grownup now, and there’s no way I can keep him by my side. He has his way of thinking. Just let him be.”“No matter what, he should stay by your side now that you’re sick.”Before Joseph could continue, Derrick cut him off. “Forget it. If he doesn’t return, then so be it. I’ll just pretend I never had a son. I’m getting a bit tired, so you should leave.”Joseph wanted to say something, but Derrick had already closed his eyes, looking exhausted. The younger brother got up to say goodbye to Derrick and his wife. “I’ll visit some other day, okay? Don’t worry about the company. I’ll manage it well.” He paused and saw Derrick’s eyes still closed as if asleep.Stephanie wiped her tears and said, “I’ll see you off.”She followed Joseph out the door and stopped at the elevator. “I won’t go downstairs with you since your brother still needs me. I don’t know much about the business, so I’m counting on you guys