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    The host announced the next donated item, “This emerald ne, named ‘Secret Love,’ was designed by Carole herself. It’s rumored she created it for a youthful romance, and collectors have long sought it! Thank you for your generosity, Carole!”


    “I heard Carole used to be close with Leo, but now something’s wrong with her,” Katharine remarked, believing Carole’s past love was for Leo.


    But Ellie knew that wasn’t true! Maybe Carole had never really liked Leo from the start. It was actually Kaiden whom Carole had secretly admired. Had Carole purposefullye here to upset her?


    Most of the guests suspected that Carole’s secret love was for Kaiden, so they subtly nced at Ellie.


    They felt a pang of pity for Ellie. Here she was, pregnant, and her romantic rival hade to provoke her!


    Without even needing to look, Ellie could imagine that Carole appeared gentle on the surface, but was actually smug. Even if Katharine had just warned Carole, there would surely be plenty of gossip about Carole’s past with Kaiden.


    The more Ellie dwelled on it, the more annoyed she became. She quietly motioned to a waiter and gave her instructions.


    As the auction neared its end, the host suddenly announced, “We have the honor of adding two more auction items!”


    Everyone watched as the waiter used a key to unlock a bulletproof ss case in the wall. He retrieved a pair of blue and white porcin teacups, then opened another case to reveal a lovebirds jade screen ornament.


    “These two items are rare antiques donated by Ellie. Thank you for your generosity, Ellie!” the host announced.


    “Are you kidding me? Those are just decorations from the wall. Howe Ellie donated them?” someone eximed in disbelief.


    The host nced at Ellie and noted her approval. “Honestly, Ellie is the owner of this banquet hall. The embedded antiques on the walls are from her personal collection.” Everyone was stunned. A hush fell over the room.


    Under the astonished gazes of everyone present, Ellie stood up and smiled.


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    “My husband and I are donating these items! The teacups symbolize harmony and evesting happiness in pairs. And the lovebirds jade screen ornament represents a joyful and blessed life together. I hope you all appreciate them!” With that, she looked over at Carole, who heard her and maintained an unchanged smile.


    Ellie was well aware that Carole wanted to impress everyone with her donated item and show her feelings for Kaiden, but there was no way she was going to let her get her way.


    When it came to personal collections, Carole was no match for her, as she owned the entire hall.


    It was a piece of cake for her to steal Carole’s thunder and unt her rtionship with Kaiden right in front of Carole. Ellie wished she had known the truth sooner.


    At the charity party, Ellie impressed everyone with her donated items and garnered the most attention. During the first half of the event, Ellie’s status as the youngest daughter of the Lambert family drew attention from others. For the rest of the event, all the women greeted Ellie as per their husbands’ directions, acknowledging her impressive efforts.


    Her very presence was extraordinary, even without the support of her prestigious family.


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