At two oâclock in Saturday afternoon...
Stella and Elaine arrived at the entrance of the exhibition centre according to the address on the invitation card.
As Stella expected, a lot of designers had received the invitation cards. When she got out of the car, she saw a lot of familiar faces.
Besides, a lot of female stars attended the exhibition, too, including Flora.
Flora got down and walked into the exhibition centre, surrounded by a group of bodyguards. She didnât look around, so she didnât see Stella and Elaine.
Seeing that, Elaine asked curiously, âCanât she see the light? Why do they have to surround her every time?â
Stella smiled and said, âProbably.â
Elaine felt sorry for Flora, âHow pitiful,â she remarked.
Stella said, âAll right. Letâs go in.â
Since the jewellery exhibition centre was private, it was medium-sized, enough to hold dozens of guests.
The lights in the exhibition centre were cool-coloured, quite dim. Each piece of jewellery was placed in a showcase with gentle light at the bottom.
A staff member was standing next to each showcase, answering questions from the invited designers.
Stella knew the origins of almost all the jewellery, but it was her first time to see them in her life.
Elaine stopped in front of a showcase, staring at the jewellery inside. She said, âStella, this one is gorgeous.â
Stella walked over, only to find a ring in the showcase. It was not so luxurious as others with a neat design. Except for pink gen in the middle, there were no other gems on it. However, its design was exquisite.
Whether a person knew about the jewellery design or not, they would be attracted by it.
The staff member noticed they were pretty interested, so he said, âLadies, you do have good taste. This was the favourite ring of our madam when she was alive. She was reluctant to wear it.â
Stella gazed at the ring and asked, âCould you please tell us about its history?â
âOf course,â the staff member said, âHowever, about the ringâs history, our madam didnât tell us many details. I can give you some accurate information, though.â
âSure.â
The staff member continued, âMadam said it was a ring from a rich young man. He used it to propose to his girlfriend. It was a customized ring. The pink gem on this ring is quite rare, meaning âI want to give you a lifetime romanceâ. A lot of people envied that girl.
âLater, there was a charity auction. Men and women from wealthy families were unwilling to donate valuable things, so the charity auction was almost stopped. The girl who was proposed discussed with her husband and decided to donate this ring.
âThat lady said since her husband, and she had been happy already, she was willing to let the ring help those people who needed happiness more than she did.
âNo one expected that she was willing to donate this priceless ring. Hence, those hypocritical rich men and women also donated something to the charity auction, so the activity was held finally.
âIn the end, our madam bought this ring. She often said this was not only a ring but also a sign of love. An unlucky person might not be able to encounter such love in their whole lifetime.â
Elaine concentrated when listening to the staff member. After he finished speaking, she said enviously, âThey must be leading a happy life now. Thirty years ago... Their children should have been married as well.â
The staff member said with concerns, âProbably even God envied this kind of love. More than twenty years ago, an accident happened to their family.
Their family of three died in an explosion.â
Upon hearing it, Stella was startled.
Elaine also looked shocked, âHow could it happen?â
The staff member shook his head, âI donât know much about the details. I heard it from our madam.â
When Elaine was about to ask something again, she heard a manâs voice at her back, âHello, Elaine? Ms. Radomil?â
Elaine looked back, âHi, Uncle...â
Caesar looked at her, âWhy are you crying?â
Elaine wiped her eyes, only to find her tears. She whispered, âI just heard the origin of this ring. Itâs a touching story.â
Caesar smiled, âLittle girl.â
Stella closed her eyes aside. After taking a deep breath, she slowly turned around, âHi, Mr. James,â she greeted him.
Caesar noticed that her eyes were reddened. He asked, âMs. Radomil, are you also touched by this story?â
Stella put a wry smile but didnât answer.
The staff member bowed at them politely and stood aside.
Elaine asked, âUncle, why are you here?â
Caesar answered, âI heard thereâs a jewellery exhibition here today, so I dropped by. I didnât expect I could meet you both here.â
After a pause, he continued, âIâve just arrived. Letâs take a look together?â
Elaine nodded, âSure.â
Caesar gestured to let Stella and Elaine walk in front.
For the following time, Stella had been absent-minded always. She wasnât interested in other pieces at the jewellery exhibition at all.
Suddenly, a staff member bumped into her when passing by.
Stella lost her balance and fell. Someone helped her up, âAre you all right, Ms. Radomil?â
She returned to her senses and stood up immediately, âIâm fine. Thanks.â
Caesar withdrew his hand in mid-air, âMs. Radomil, you look a bit pale. Do you need some fresh air?â
Stella nodded, âLet me get some fresh air outside. Please take care of Elaine, Mr. James. Thank you.â
âYou are welcome, Ms. Radomil. Elaine is my niece. I should take care of her.â
Stella nodded and informed Elaine that she would wait for her outside. Then she strode out of the exhibition centre.
The bright sunshine was so dazzling outside. She could hardly open her eyes.
Stella stood at the spot for a while. She wanted to buy some water, but there was no convenience store or supermarket nearby at all. She must drive out.
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When she had just found a place to sit, Caesar also came out. He walked to her.
A staff member of the exhibition centre was following him.
Caesar asked, âHi, Ms. Radomil. Are you feeling better now?â
Stella answered, âYes, Iâm much better.â
Caesar said, âI asked the staff inside for a glass of water.â
As he spoke, the staff member walked up to Stella and put down the tray in front of her.
Stella hesitated for a moment before picking it up, âThank you so much,â she said.
The staff member left. Stella took a sip of the water, âWhere is Elaine?â she asked.
âElaine is a grownup. Please donât worry about her, Ms. Radomil.â
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