?Chapter 982:


    “If you can’t find the jade seal here today, I’ll expect you to kneel and apologize to me publicly,” Kam said firmly.


    A collective gasp swept through the crowd, and then, the area fell silent. Despite the presence of so many, no one dared to breathe loudly.


    A few people nced at the man standing behind Eileen.


    Bryan stood straight, his piercing eyes cold.


    Kam involuntarily shivered. But then, her face darkened.


    “What’s the matter? You’re allowed to demean us, but we can’t defend our dignity?”


    The women near her subtly shifted away. Their slight movements were telling to any observant onlooker. Everyone knew what they meant.


    “Mrs. Aston, is your reputation that important to you? I understand. If I fail to find the jade seal on you all, I will kneel and apologize publicly. But if I do find it, how will you make it up to me?” Eileen said calmly, her hands sped behind her back.


    Kam was stunned, and for a moment, she thought she had heard a joke.


    “I’m not sure about the intelligence your family possesses, but I am familiar with the insolence that runs in the Vasquez blood. Fine, then. Let’s make that bet.”


    While they spoke, the tall waitress in the crowd kept giving Kam looks and trying to get her attention. Unfortunately, Kam didn’t notice her.


    The catering service they had contracted for the event was arranged by the hotel, so the service crew consisted of hotel staff.


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    The two elderly servants of the Byrd family began to search the service crew.


    Eileen was also prepared to start the search. She took the pearl bracelet off her wrist and ced it in Bryan’s hand.


    “Hold on to it,” she said. “I don’t think we’d be able to find it if it gets lost.”


    Kam’s expression darkened at the implication.


    Eileen walked up to Kam and said, “I’d like to search you first, Mrs. Aston. Please set your bag down on that chair. I’ll go through it once I’m done searching you, is that okay?”


    Instead of answering, Kam just rolled her eyes. She angrily tossed her bag on the chair. Unfortunately, she used so much force that the bag bounced off the seat and fell to the floor. Raymond had to walk over and ce it back on the chair.


    Eileen proceeded with the search. Patting Kam’s back, she remarked, “This part is a little bby.” Kam was speechless.


    “But it’s natural since you’re getting old,” Eileen continued. “It’s actually impressive that you still manage to have such a figure at your age. Your skin is pretty good, too.”


    She spoke casually, but her every word was like a dagger to Kam’s heart.


    “Oh, you have bowlegs,” Eileen said as she moved down to Kam’s legs.


    “This is easily curable, and your family is rich. Why didn’t they have you treated as a child?”


    “Shut up!” Kam finally exploded. “Why are you talking so much? Just get on with it!”


    Eileen shrugged.


    “My hands are busy, but my mouth is free. I just wanted to chat and get closer to you. Is that wrong?”


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