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Things had changed in the court of public opinion. Alyssa’s bright eyes were full of tears. She had convinced everyone with her exceptional acting. 1
Jeremy tilted his head and stared silently into her crystal eyes as he breathed hard. He watched as she acted.
“You¨CNonsense- Liana was about to launch into a tirade when Sophia went up and secretly pinched her. Feeling the pain, Liana was distracted and almost lost her composure.
Sophia interjected, “Haha! It was a misunderstanding. Dad, Lia is at home most of the time and rarely joins events like an auction. She blindly followed what the others were buying. She bought the painting just to make you happy, that’s all
Sophia gave Liana a look. “Your mom called because of an emergency at home. Call her back now. Don’t keep her womed.”
Gritting her teeth, Liana left the scene, looking dejected.
After some thinking, Newton grasped Alyssa’s hand and said, “You should have told me that you liked the painting. I would have given you anything you wanted, even if it were a Georgian¨Cera antique!
“I’d even get you the Mona Lisa if you wanted that! I am generous when it comes to things that you set your eyes on.”
“Thank you, Grandpa. I don’t need anything else when I have your care and attention.” She squeezed his hand and smiled sweetly.
By that time, the guests finally saw through the dynamics of the family. Jeremy might have divorced Alyssa on paper, but they appeared to
It was time for Alyssa to present her present.
When the antique rosewood chair was carried in, every antique fanatic and collector in the venue erupted into excitement.
“That is a stunning relic!”
“Oh goodness, I wish I could get my hands on it!”
“This is probably the most precious thing Mr. Walsh Senior would have gotten tonight besides the porcelain set!”
“Who is this Allison Burton? How did she get her hands on something so priceless? Looks like Mr. Walsh’s ex¨Cwife might have been an heiress in hiding!”
Jeremy’s heart had leaped into his throat. He gazed fixedly at Allison. He had never expected her to give the old man an antique the Taylor family had won at the auction. This chair itself was worth over a hundred million!
It seemed like the Taylor family really doted on her.
“This is our gift to you, Grandpa. May you be blessed with prosperity and happiness, and live forevermore!” Alyssa said to Newton.
Beside her, Jonah bowed his head slightly. “I wish you a happy birthday, Mr. Walsh Senior. May you be blessed with boundless youth and wisdom, and remain strong as a yew.”
The sight of the two people beside one another, looking so regal and matching, was captivating.
Jeremy felt like he couldn’t breathe. He instinctively reached up to cup his chest where his heart was pounding before quickly putting his hand away. He couldn’t risk anyone else seeing him like this.
“This is too precious a gift, Allison,” Newton cried, feeling grateful. “You really shouldn’t have. I would have loved anything you prepared for me. That goes to you too, Mr. Taylor.”
Jonah grinned. “Mr. Walsh Senior, we’re happy you like our gift, sir. It really is nothing.”
“You should just keep it, Grandpa. It’s not like she put a lot of effort into getting it,” Betty sneered. “How convenient to be able to give what belongs to someone else instead and then steal the spotlight for it. I should really learn from you, Ms. Burton.”
Allison smiled kindly. “I couldn’t have possibly taken that big of an advantage. That’s why I have prepared my own gift, though it is nothing compared to Jonah’s.”
Betty stared at her in shock.
What did she have up her sleeve now?
Newton’s eyes brightened upon hearing that. “Oh? I’m excited to see it!”
Allison’s eyes glinted mischievously as she clapped her hands twice in the air. A moment later, Sean walked in from outside with a glass showcase in his hands.
The box contained a piece of boulder opal with a stunningly carved scene of mountains, valleys, and rivers on its surface.
“Oh goodness!” The crowd went wild again.
Jeremy and Landon were both captivated by the carving. The craftsmanship was insane!
“Isn’t this¨CIsn’t this Herman Fowler’s debut work. The Morning View’? Where did you get this, Allison?” Newton exclaimed incredulously. Herman Fowler? World¨Crenowned, deceased stone carver? His works were exceedingly rare to find on the market nowadays!
“You think too highly of me, Grandpa,” Allison said shyly. “This is my mimic of it. I call it ‘A Glimpse of Morning”. I’ve done my best to create a replica of the original masterpiece. However, it pales in comparison to the real deal.”
The crowd gawked in awe at her.
Il paled in comparison? What was she talking about?!
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Unly someone who had mastered the art of stone carving could render such an intricate scenery on crystalth nearly indistinguishable from the real thing!
Who was this talented young woman? Could she have been one of Herman Fowler’s private students?
The crowd murmured amongst themselves, utterly amazed by Alyssa.
Sophia and Betty, however, had horrid expressions on their faces.
They no longer recognized the timid woman who once lived with them in their household. Alyssa was getting more formidable as the went by.
“Allison, oh my dear child, you really are incredible!” Newton chuckled heartily, incredibly pleased.
“What a woman her husband is so lucky to have her Landon sighed drearity,
Jeremy shot him a glare.
Lucky to have her? The thought ran through his mind like a freight train.
He stared at Allison in the distance, seeing how slowly he was being pushed away from her world.
Why had he never even seen a glimpse of this in their three years of marriage
Shock rage, and disappointment flooded Jeremy’s chest. She had lied to him all this time!
The birthday celebration continued into the night, laughter and chatter filling the venue. Halfway through, Alyssa decided to go to the washroom to powder us.
As she went to the washroom, she recalled all the schemes and tricks Liana and Sophia had tried to use against her. It was all so childish, che realized, scoffing at the thought. How foolish.
She had already guessed how they planned to take her down, which was unfortunate for them. Of all the things those women should have considered when plotting against her, they failed to include the most important factor of them all¨CNewton’s fatherly affection for her.
Love and affection were something their schemes could never break through.
It would have been inappropriate if they had only given Newton the chair, as it undoubtedly belonged to Jonah and “his family.” That was why she presented the carving she had long prepared to Newton.
Alyssa had mastered such craftsmanship only because she had grown up watching Uncle Don do stone carving. In that sense, Herman Fowler could be said to be her grandmaster.
The hallways in the building were long and complex. Alyssa quickly lost her way.
Just then, a plump, furry kitten ran across the corridor in front of her.
“Hey, Kitty! Where are you going?” Alyssa cried excitedly, then chased after the cat.
She was about to catch up with the furball when her heels slipped on the cobblestoned floor. Unable to stabilize herself, she was tossed forward, about to fall off a stairwell.
“Ahh!” She shrieked and closed her eyes.
Just then, a pair of strong arms wrapped around her, pulling her back to safety. Whoever it was had a steady figure, instantly making her feel safe and at ease. Her back soon came into contact with this familiar person.
“Meow.” The cat from earlier mewed at them from above a decoration. It swiftly disappeared.
Alyssa waited for her breath to recover, not daring to look back at the man who had caught her.
Jeremy could feel the cold sweat on her back, slightly touching his solid chest. The sensation was hypnotizing.
It made his heart catch slightly.
“Enjoying yourself, are we? Let me go already.” Alyssa gritted out, trying to get out of his grasp.
Jeremy narrowed his eyes, then slowly let go of her waist. “You think I wanted to? You were about to break your neck.”
“Don’t expect a thank you from me.” Alyssa quickly steadied herself on the stair post glaring coldly at Jeremy. “I’d rather break my neck then let you cop a feel”