It was impossible for Mandy not to be nervous. So many people were watching. Outside the store, there were numerous onlookers recording with their phones. If Timothy lost, not only would Emerald Pavilion's reputation soar, but she could also get revenge for the slap he had given her. Moreover, it would tarnish Mavis' reputation! On the surface, the Six Great Families were a united front. But in reality, they constantly fought against each other and tried to outdo the rest. In recent years, the Jefferson Group had been consistently ranked first among the six families. The other families had been suppressed by them, so there was naturally frustration and discontent. Since Mandy was presented with this opportunity now, she was eager to seize it. However, if she lost today… Mandy shuddered. She hardly dared to imagine the consequences. She would have to slap her own face and apologize to Mavis and Timothy in front of so many people, not to mention having to cut off Lily's han
She knew the Lynde family too well. Mandy might not cut off her hands herself, but the powerful figures in the Lynde family and their bodyguards certainly would! She was truly terrified now. Tears immediately sprang to her eyes. She trembled and cried to Mandy. "Ms… Ms. Lynde, please spare me. I know I was wrong…" Mandy looked at Lily with a shaking voice. "Lily, why… why did you lie to me? Didn't I ask you a few times whether it is real or fake?" "Ms. Lynde, I was wrong. I'm so sorry; I lost my mind for a moment. Please, spare me…" "You bastard!" Mandy screamed and lunged at Lily. She slapped Lily hard across the face. The blow left Lily's hair disheveled. There was even blood trickling from the corner of her mouth. Mandy then grabbed her handbag and began beating Lily's head. Her eyes turned red with fury as she shrieked, "You bastard! You've ruined me! You've ruined Emerald Pavilion! Go to hell!" Lily lay on the ground crying as Mandy hit her. Utterly despaired, she kn
"Alright then! Timothy, Mavis, just you wait!" After that, Mandy didn't hesitate anymore. With a loud smack, she slapped herself hard across the face! A bright red handprint immediately appeared on her pale cheek. She glared at Timothy with resentment. Another loud smack could be heard. As she slapped herself the second time, blood trickled down the corner of her mouth! Everyone present held their breath as their faces turned pale. The atmosphere was extremely tense. "Is that enough?" Mandy asked with a bitter smile. She stared at Timothy. Timothy remained calm. "It's enough. I admire you for honoring the bet. Well, if there's nothing else, Mavis and I will be leaving." As he was about to leave with Mavis, Timothy suddenly paused and said casually, "Oh, by the way, a word of advice. If your store employee dared to do this, there must be someone higher up protecting her. I suggest you investigate your family." With that, Timothy led Mavis out of the store under everyone's
The person standing there was Cassian. Dressed in a white suit with slicked-back hair, he had gold-rimmed glasses perched on his nose. A polite smile appeared on his lips. Timothy frowned and forced a smile. "Oh, it's Mr. Kramer. But why are you calling my wife by her name so casually?" Timothy emphasized the word "wife". Cassian's face stiffened as he glared at Timothy coldly. "Mr. Yeager, please show some respect. You and Mavis aren't married yet. It's quite inappropriate to call her that." Timothy glanced at Cassian and scoffed. "Sorry, but we're engaged, and we've agreed to marry in a month. You have no say in this." With that, Timothy put his arm around Mavis' waist. He even gave it a brazen squeeze. Smiling, he said, "Isn't that right, darling?" Mavis felt a tingle through her body. She blushed. He would always touch her so suddenly. Glaring at Timothy in embarrassment, she was about to object. But she then thought about how Cassian had been overly intimate with h
The mansion was already filled with people. They were having a small birthday celebration for Arlo, nothing too grand. Patrick and Fiona stood to one side. Fiona looked displeased and pinched Patrick. Patrick winced in pain and asked, "What's wrong, Fiona?" Fiona snapped, "Just thinking about Mavis bringing that beggar back makes my blood boil! I'll never approve of this marriage!" Patrick smiled bitterly. "Fiona, there's no use for us to disapprove of it. Dad has spoken, what can we do?" He sighed and added, "Anyway, we still have a month. Let's see what kind of person this Timothy really is." Fiona rolled her eyes, her face full of disdain. "What kind of person could he be? He's just a filthy beggar! If someone like that becomes my son-in-law, I'll never be able to show my face in public again! "You know your older brother Hugh's family looks down on us. I was hoping Mavis would marry someone capable who could help her. But now, not only can't we vent our frustrations,
"I heard that Cassian has a thing for Mavis. He's also on good terms with the Jeffersons, so it's not surprising he's here." "Is that so? Then who's that guy standing next to Mavis?" Everyone looked at Timothy with confusion. They couldn't figure out his background. Fiona's face lit up with a smile when she saw Cassian. "Cassian, you're here! Come, have a seat." She eagerly welcomed him inside. These days, the Kramer family had been very successful. Although they weren't as powerful as the Six Great Families, they were arguably the strongest outside of that elite group. Moreover, the Kramer family had enormous potential.Fiona thought very highly of Cassian. In her eyes, he would be the perfect son-in-law. Her attitude toward him was completely different from how she had treated Timothy earlier. Cassian smiled and said, "Mrs. Jefferson, I came in a rush today and only had time to prepare a gift for Mr. Jefferson Senior. I forgot to get something for you, but I'll make it up to
There was an old painting inside the safe. A sense of antiquity washed over everyone present. Someone gasped softly, "Is that… 'The Nine Heavens Ascending' by Gregory Taylor?" Arlo approached slowly, his face filled with awe. Even his voice was trembling. "Indeed, is this… really 'The Nine Heavens Ascending'? This must be worth several million dollars!" Cassian smiled and said, "Don't worry about the price, as long as you like it, Mr. Jefferson Senior." Though Cassian appeared nonchalant, he was secretly thrilled. It seemed he had won over Arlo, which was the first step in winning Mavis' hand in marriage. Standing nearby, Fiona could barely contain her joy as she beamed at Cassian. She said, "Mr. Kramer, you're so generous! You're not only wealthy but thoughtful too. This is exactly the kind of young man I like!" She then rolled his eyes at Timothy in the corner with a face full of contempt. "Unlike some poor and bitter man who has the nerve to reach above their station! Di
Cassian looked at Timothy as if he was staring at a fool. Fiona's expression was also filled with scorn. The more she looked at Timothy, the more she despised him. Being poor was one thing, but being a braggart was intolerable!She couldn't fathom the idea of having someone like him as her son-in-law."Mr. Yeager, I used to think you were just a bit down on your luck, but at least you had decent character. Now I see you're not only poor but also a shameless liar! "No, this isn't just lying—you're spinning the wildest tales I've ever heard! I've lived for many years, but I've never encountered anyone who could stretch the truth like you," Fiona said, her tone dripping with mockery. Mavis's face flushed with embarrassment. She pinched Timothy and whispered, "Everyone here has seen their share of valuable things. I can understand exaggerating a little, but why make such outrageous claims?"Timothy turned to her, his expression serious. "Darling, you don't believe me either?""Tw