Chapter 716



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Lauren had organized the orchid show to stifle Iris’s arrogance.

At the time, although she had managed to change her status from homewrecker to man’s lawful wife, to be honest, she knew there weren’t many in the circle of wealthy ladies who approved of her. Instead, they all approved of Iris.

In that case, Lauren would surpass Iris in the latter’s forte! This way, she could also show off in front of everyone else!

She said, “Iris, why are you silent, are you upset? Well, it’s true. There is no one in New York who doesn’t know that you are the one who loves orchids the most. By rights, you should have been the one to organize the orchid show, but since you didn’t take any action, I found someone else to do it instead…too bad. I heard that you also have a pot of Phantom Orchids, so I even wanted everyone to admire them!”

As soon as she said that, Iris looked at the people around her. She smiled and said, “The things you say are so ridiculous. Should I organize an orchid exhibition just because I like orchids? In that case, since Mrs. Lange likes diamonds, should she also hold a diamond show? Since Mr. Sullivan likes old paintings, should he then open a museum? These are just personal hobbies. On the other hand, why haven’t I heard before that you like orchids?”.

His few simple words had immediately suppressed Lauren.

How was it possible for the rich and noble to pull out what they like and show it to everyone? If they did, then they would be bragging about their wealth!

Lauren had made a mistake on a fundamental level, making her look petty and cheap, as well as making all the ladies despise her. They had only attended the show because of Matthew’s Ghost Orchids.

After all, Matthew’s Phantom Orchids really were a rare sight.

Iris’s words had suppressed Lauren’s momentum, causing everyone around her to laugh. They supported Iris’s comment and said, “She’s right, we’re not frivolous people.”

Bragging about one’s wealth for no reason would only arouse the dislike and disgust of others.

Besides, although Lauren was not an orchid lover, she had organized an orchid show. Iris had pointed out her target.

Lauren clenched her fists in anger. After much difficulty, she had invited so many women to the show. At first, she had wanted to improve her standing among the ladies, but she hadn’t expected Iris to be so scathing.

Lauren lowered her head and smiled, “I certainly have no love for orchids, but don’t forget I’m an alternative medicine practitioner. It was only because Matthew asked me to cure his flowers that I decided to do the orchid show. His Ghost Orchids seemed such a rare sight to me and I wanted everyone to see them. This way, everyone can also share their experience about growing orchids.”

Her few simple words made the rich ladies around them no longer dare to laugh at her.

All those present at the exhibition were true flower lovers. Was there anyone among them whose flowers would never have any problems? If something went wrong, it would be great to have the help of someone like Lauren.

She could even cure Matthew’s Ghost Orchids. Lauren was simply very skilled at curing orchids.

Someone immediately said, “Mrs. Hunt, you are so capable – you’ve even cured such a delicate and difficult to treat flower! That’s incredible! By the way, my flowers have also had a little problem. I wonder if I could ask you for some advice.”

Lauren smiled kindly and replied, “Sure. First of all, this orchid display is not meant to show off, but to facilitate communication.”

With a few simple sentences, she had saved the scene again.

Some of the others approached Iris and said, “Madame Iris, come to think of it, that woman is really very capable. Her methods for curing flower diseases are very similar to Orchidiance’s. Everyone is privately speculating that Lauren may be Orchidiance! Sometimes, for the sake of orchids, we must bow down to others.”

“Yes, she really did cure Matthew’s Ghost Orchids. She is really very impressive.”

Matthew’s Ghost Orchids had been wilting day by day for half a month. He had gone to many orchid masters to cure them, but it had hardly had any effect.

The news had already spread in New York.

Through her Phantom Orchids, Lauren had made a name for herself.

At the mention of Orchidiance, Iris unconsciously glanced at Nora. Then, she scoffed and said, “She’s not Orchidiance. Compared to Orchidiance, she is far inferior.”

The contempt in her words made the ladies look at each other. In the end, none of them dared to say anything. They could only smile awkwardly.

Lauren heard it too. She immediately narrowed her eyes and said, “Madame Iris, that really doesn’t make sense. Matthew wanted to get close to Orchidiance, but the problem is that Orchidiance is very mysterious. No one knows who she is, let alone where to find her. I’ve heard she’s not even in the country, so there’s no way anyone could find her. I admit that my treatment methods mimic Orchidiance’s, but am I wrong to diagnose and cure Matthew’s Ghost Orchids for him?”

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