Chapter 433
Katelyn stood up angrily, her voice loud enough for everyone in the room to hear. The surrounding guests were already sneakily glancing over, now they openly stared in their direction
Katelyn didn’t see it as impolite; she believed these guests could serve as witnesses. This time, she intended to properly teach Cynthia a lesson.
The turquoise ring was something Marina had spent quite a sum on buying
ng from the antique street, causing quite a bit of trouble to acquire it. Katelyn trusted her granddaughter’s taste.
Furthermore, Marina had mentioned to her that initially Cynthia had taken a liking to the ring but ended up losing it to her. This made Katelyn more convinced than Cynthia’s current actions were purely retaliatory. She narrowed her eyes slightly, pondering various strategies.
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“Cynthia, even though you come from a humble background, you are now a member of the Sullivan family. You must consider the Sullivan family’s reputation in your actions. I know that you saw this ring first, only to have Marina snatch it away from you, which might have left a grudge in your heart. However, you can’t just wrongly accuse people like this, Katelyn paused here, pretending to be saddened, before continuing. “This turquoise ring was purchased by Marina for 100 thousand dollars as a birthday gift for Jasmine. If you claim it’s fake, you must present evidence!
Katelyn’s words might have seemed to be in the Sullivan family’s best interest, but in reality, they were accusing Cynthia of being impolite. The guests present today were all asture individuals; they understood the implications behind Katelyn’s words. Everyone was watching to see how members of the Sullivan family would react
Jasmine was on the brink of losing her temper. What was supposed to be a joyful birthday celebration turned awry due to Katelyn’s interference. If not for Cynthia’s calming presence, Katelyn might have been thrown out by now.
Cynthia first reassured David and Jasmine, then signaled to Liam Liam, knowing Cynthia had a plan in mind, gritted his teeth and held back his
Cynthia’s expression remained calm as she gazed seriously at Katelyn, “Are you so certain that this stem is genuine?
“Of course, Katelyn replied without hesitation. And with a deliberate sideways glance, her expression was taunting, as if to say, “Let’s see what you’ve got
Cynthia glanced at her with a hint of speechlessness and shook her head. She held the ring in her hand, facing the audience. “First and foremost, I want to clarify that I didn’t have any interest in this ring, so there is no issue of being upset over someone stealing it from me.
“I was actually with Queena choosing antiques, and while I was momentarily intrigued by this turquoise ring, upon closer inspection, I immediately discerned it was fake. As for why Ms. Henderson was so keen on acquiring this counterfeit item, I originally thought it was her personal preference, Cynthia deliberately emphasized the phrase “personal preference.”
Marina and Katelyn’s expressions both changed. Marina stared at Cynthia in disbelief, then turned her gaze to Queena, Queens looked maliciously delighted, mouthing congratulations. Marina’s face paled instantly.
“Oh no, could that thing truly be fake? But I paid a high price for that surquoise ring, and it cost 100 thousand dollars. Thinking about this, Marina looked at Queena and Cynthia with intense animosity. It turned out these two women had been mocking her all along, but she had been smug about obtaining that fake itemL
Observing her granddaughter’s expression, Katelyn also guessed what was going on. However, being older than Marina, the managed to keep a straight face
“So you claim it’s fake without any evidence? I know you’re Mrs. Sullivan, and no one here dares to offend you, but you can’t spout nonsense just because of your status, Katelyn deliberately reiterated Cynthia’s title to create confusion. Even if Cynthia revealed the truth to everyone later, they might think she was abusing her power.
Furthermore, verifying whether the turquoise ring was authentic required a professional examination. With the late hour, the experts from appraisal institutions had already finished work, and Cynthia likely wouldn’t find anyone to authenticate it. Katelyn was convinced that even if Cynthia knew the truth, she couldn’t provide evidence.
Cynthia just smiled faintly. “Mrs. Henderson, don’t be haxy. While I am knowledgeable about jewelry, I am also involved in this incident. My words would naturally raise doubts, so I will have the most experienced professional assist in verifying this turquoise.”
“How can you guarantee that the person you bring is indeed an expert? Maybe you’ve brought your own insider, Katelyn dismissed Cynthia
“Rest assured, this person is a leading figure in this industry, and his word is unquestionable, Cynthia said confidently. Then, she turned directly to an elderly person sitting at the same table, bowed deeply, and politely asked, “Mr. Schur, could you help with the identification!”
Cynthia called upon Jack Schur, who was the same age as David. The two had been friends since their youth and spent their older years together sipping tea and fishing, Cynthia had met him on several occasions before.
Though Jack wasn’t a jeweler by trade, he was highly respected in the field of jewelry appraisal Whenever someone mentioned jewelry appraisal, he was the first person that came to mind.
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As soon as the people armand saw that Cynthia had chosen Jack for the job, they no longer trusted Katelyn. Jack was renowned in the industry for his impartiality, and Cynthia’s decision to bring him in to authenticate the turquoise ring indicated her confidence in its legitimacy.
Katelyn, being mostly abroad and not well–versed in jewelry matters, didn’t recognize Jack. Seeing Cynthia bring Jack in for appraisal, Katelyn sherred. Do you think I didn’t notice his friendship with David! How can it be fair to involve him!”
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What angered Jack the most was having his professional competence questioned to his face.
Immediately, he slammed his hand on the table, stood up, and pointed at Katelyn, shouting. “Listen here, you old lady. At your age, being so foolish is truly remarkable. How dare you question my expertise?”
With that said, he took the turquoise ring from Cynthia’s hand. The rough texture on his palm made him frown deeply. That sensation was unmistakably wrong. It wasn’t an antique, and not even made of turquoise. Anyone with a keen eye or experience with valuable items could spot the difference at a glance.
Next, he pulled out his phone, turned on the flashlight, and carefully examined the texture of the ring under the bright light, his frown deepening with each pass. Jack thought to himself, ‘Daring to adulterate the market with such counterfeits was audacious beyond belief.
“You dare to offer this as a gift, truly shameless. This ring is not an antique, and the material is not even turquoise. These things go for 3 bucks each in the wholesale market Jack despised fraudulent activities, visibly upset as he forcefully placed the turquoise ring back onto the table, causing a loud collision between the ring and the surface.
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