Chapter 166
“Of course.”
Matilda laughed knowingly.
“I had some contact with Ms. Rehbein’s brother.”
She suddenly leaned in close to Gracelyn’s ear, her voice loud enough for the nearby peers to hear.
“Maybe in the future, I could even become her brother’s girlfriend, then I’ll have to treat Ms. Rehbein to a cup of ‘change of heart‘ tea.”
Gracelyn covered her mouth in shock.
“Oh my god! You actually kept such a big thing from me!”
She seemed to pat Matilda’s shoulder affectionately, but her eyes flicked towards Quinn.
“But with Matilda’s background, paired with the Hodgson family’s youngest son, it really wasn’t a good match.”
The two of them chatted back and forth like two nightingales in perfect harmony, their sweet voices hiding poisonous thorns.
Andrea adjusted her breathing, got tired of listening to the voices of the two people, but unfortunately there were the Shillingford family elders present, so she couldn’t make an excuse to leave.
Quinn noticed her emotions, about to speak, Gracelyn suddenly covered her mouth and started laughing.
“We were so busy chatting that we forgot today is Quinn’s birthday!”
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She blinked her watery eyes at Quinn.
“Cousin Quinn, happy birthday to you.”
“Thank you.”
Quinn casually replied with a grunt, not even looking at me.
He turned to the side and tucked Andrea’s hair behind her ear, speaking softly.
“Are you tired?”
Feeling the burning gaze from Kaylen, she quickly raised the corner of her lips and shook her head.
“I don’t know.”
Gracelyn’s eyelashes fluttered suddenly, a hint of jealousy flashed in her eyes, then she put on a sweet smile and spoke softly.
“Cousin Quinn, this is the birthday present I prepared for you.”
She opened the velvet gift box as she spoke.
In the deep purple velvet lining, a vintage Patek Philippe pocket watch shone with a gentle luster.
The finely carved handwork on the case shows traces of time, while the enamel painting on the dial, after a hundred years, still shines brightly as new.
“This was a limited edition designed specifically for nobility in the late 19th century.”
She said softly, “I had someone specially bring back from overseas auctions, only ten left in the world, each with a unique number.”
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She gently lifted the pocket watch, the number on the back of the watch shimmering in the light.
Matilda stepped forward, her eyes filled with envy.
“No wonder it’s a treasure auctioned by Lloyd Auction House, the hand–carved and enamel craftsmanship, machines nowadays can’t even make it.”
She covered her mouth and chuckled, then suddenly turned her gaze to Andrea, with a calculating look in her eyes.
“Where’s Ms. Rehbein? She didn’t come empty–handed, did she?”
The main hall suddenly went quiet, and everyone’s eyes turned to Andrea.
Gracelyn saw it and felt even more proud.
“No way, Ms. Rehbein, even though you’re Quinn’s fiancee, how could you come to the party empty–handed? That’s just not right.”
Andrea’s fingertips were trembling slightly, and just as she was in a dilemma, Quinn suddenly wrapped his arms around her waist, the warmth of his palm coming through the dress.
“Andie had already given me a gift, her hand–drawn ‘Mountains and Lakes‘, she revised the composition seven or eight times.”
Matilda snorted, her eyes filled with disdain.
“Imitations are always imitations, no matter how skilled the artist is, they can never compare to the value of authentic masterpieces.”
Quinn sneered, pulled Andrea into his arms, and gave her a sharp look.
“The authentic artwork has value, her sincerity is priceless, and
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furthermore. Andie can single–handedly support an art gallery, which proves her ability. Some people might not even be able to produce a fake ”
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Sara Lili is a daring romance writer who turns icy landscapes into scenes of fiery passion. She loves crafting hot love stories while embracing the chill of Iceland’s breathtaking cold.