Thaddeus and Avery’s hearts skipped a beat, their eyes instinctively darting towards Evadne


    Both of them had a soft spot for her and could instantly tell she was upset. So, they withdrew from the auction, hands raised in surrender The auctioneer, sensing the moment, didn’t wait for other reactions before making the final call, smoothly securing the n*e for Evadne After a moment of silence, the room erupted in apuse


    Despite the apuse, Evadne remained stoic, her eyes calm and unexcited


    Mony Evadne bought the fake n*e we put in! Does the know it’s a counterfeit Glynnis was in a panic, her heart pounding like a rabbit’s


    “Shut your mouth! Do you want the whole world to hear?’ Elspeth hissed, her eyes filled with resentment. Tvadne certainly didn’t realize the jewelry is fake She didnt expect to encounter a countered in her own auction. She just donated a million dors to your good causal


    Glynnis remained uneasy. “What if she finds out?”


    “Once the auction item leaves here, it has nothing to do with you! Who knows if it was switched or she’s deliberately trying to smear you” Elspeth whispered maliciously


    Seeing the n*e she had donated being bought by Evadne for a high price, Ads couldn’t suppress a satisfied smirk.


    She even thought that Evadne might still harbor some illusions about cooperating with her, otherwise, there was no reason to go this far


    At this moment, Evadne’s young and spirited eyes darkened. She sent a message to Jason, and then casually adjusted her bitting posture like a spectator waiting for a show to begin


    As the red cloth was lifted, the auctioneer’s enthusiastic speech came to an abrupt halt. He looked at the teardrop diamond in the disy case, then back at his script Something was wrong!


    When the spotlight shone brightly on the ss case, people in the room gasped in surprise.


    “Am I seeing things? Isn’t this the n*e that Ada just donated?”


    “That’s right! It’s the same one!”


    impossible! Each piece of Alea’s jewelry is unique. How could there be two identical ones in the same auction?”


    “So it possible that one of them is a counterfe?”


    The room was abuzz with chatter Everyone was pointing at the n*e in the disy case.


    Ada leaned forward in shock, staring at the n*e like she had been struck by lightning


    Elspeth and Glynnis were shocked to theire, their hands tightly gripping each other’s, Glynnis had a cold sweat trickling down her spine.


    The n*e she gave to Ada was a fake


    That only meant one thing. The n*e on stage must be the real one!


    “Ms. Evadne, didn’t you verify the items before the auction? How could such a blunder happen? Iris asked, her tone more of concern than usation


    “Am I the one who didn’t y by the rules? Or was it, Ms. Ada?” Evadne replied with a meaningful smile,


    Inis gasped, “This n*e could it be?”


    As the room filled with astonishment, Evadne elegantly rose and walked to the stage


    Thaddeus watched the enchanting Evadne, his heart pounding under his tailored suit. Every inch of his skin felt like it was on fire.


    Ladies and Gentlemen, as the organizer of the Ethereal Vogue charity event, Lapologize for this unfortunate mix-up that has caused a disruption to your experience” Evadne said, bowing deeply to the audience


    The room gradually fell silent


    “Secondly, the “Whispering Waters Jewels was donated by me personally, Evadne continued, her l*ps curling into a smile


    Everyone was taken aback, all eyes turning to Ada


    Ada was dumbstruck, her gaze shifting to Glynnis for help


    But Glynnis could only helplessly look in Edith’s direction, only to find her seat empty!


    Sensing trouble, Edith had sl*pped away!


    Evadne looked down at the ridiculous circle of using nces, her l*ps curved in a smile, “Ms. Ada, I was not aware you’d be donating this n*e tonight, so this is indeed a coincidence. Please don’t harbor any misunderstandings


    “President Ashbourne, why would you have a Whispering Waters Jewels? Ada asked, her confident demeanor fading quickly


    “Ms. Ada, the key question now is not why I have this n*e, but that your n*e is a counterfet,” Evadne replied, her smile fading


    People in the room was shocked into silence


    Elspeth managed to keep herposure, but Glynnis was pale as a ghost!


    “My n*e was a gift from the Abernathy Group, how could it be a fake?” Ada protested, refusing to ept the fact


    “Ms Evadne On what grounds are you iming that the n*e my daughter gave to Ms. Ada is fake? You better have someone verify it before making such usations! Otherwise, isn’t this just nder??


    Elspeth could sense trouble brewing with a stern look, she stepped forward to take control of the situation before it spiraled out of control


    “I wouldn’t im your n*e is a fake if i didn’t have a way to prove it, Evadne responded, her voice calm


    Her eyes sparkled with a mischievous glint


    Thaddeus sat upright, his gaze fixed on Evadne’s face, his l*ps curving slightly


    There it was again, that fox like smirk. Whenever she wore that expresskin, she was up to something


    In the past, it would have annoyed him. Now, he found it endearing


    “Miss Evadnel You im that Miss Glynnis’s n*e is a fake Do you have any evidence?”


    “Ada is a seasoned jewelry collector. Wouldn’t she be able to identify a counterfeit?”


    “Exactly, Miss Evadne! You cant make such usations without proof! The n*es look identical. We should get an expert to examine them before jumping to conclusions!”


    Evadne remained unfazed amidst the mor


    Suddenly, the heavy doors of the hall swung open


    Everyone reflexively looked towards the entrance


    A blonde, blue eyed beauty strode in, her high heels clicking against the floor, her presencemanding attention.


    Thaddeus couldnt help but nce back. His pupils dted in surprise.


    Could it be Liva?


    Why was Liva here?


    It’s Miss Lival The head of Alea Studio someone in the crowd eximed, causing a stir.


    Liva is here? She is the right-hand woman of Alea Studio. Who could be better suited to authenticate Alea’s jewelry?”


    Under the watchful eyes of the crowd, Liva walked straight towards Evadne


    Evadne greeted her with a serene smile and gracefully descended from the stage


    “Hi Liva


    She greeted her warmly, to the surprise of the onlookers.


    Liva stopped before her, lifted her hand and gently k*ssed it, a grand gesture of admiration and respect in Aetheria


    “apologize for my tardiness, Miss Alea, Liva murmured