They had planned for every possibility except for this one-Ada Wang donating that necklace openly in
front of everyone!
How could this be?!
Bethany hurriedly looked back to meet Zoeâs gaze from a few meters away, wanting to speak but
unable to.
The reveal of Alexaâs work truly pushed the atmosphere of the auction toward its climax.
Those present who were part of the jewelry industry and enthusiasts all leaned forward and craned
their necks just to catch a glimpse of the legendary designerâs brilliant work.
Justin and Christopher had both heard of Alexa, and their eyes, which had been dull the whole night,
sparked to life at that moment.
The two men gripped their paddles tightly, already eager to place their bids.
âBethany, why did you stand up? Hurry up and sit down. Canât you see the people surrounding us are
looking at you?â Shannon saw that Bethany was doing something undignified again and tugged at her
arm hard.
âMom, somethingâs happened!â Bethany collapsed into her seat. Her voice was even trembling.
âSomething? What thing?â
âThe necklace Ada Wang donated⦠gave it to her.â
âYou gave it to her?! Where did you get an Alexa piece?!â
Shannon was shocked, but she quickly became furious. âYou gave her such an expensive necklace?
Sheâs basically wasting it and dismissing your goodwill! Is she trying to offend you?! Also, why didnât
you bring it home to me if you had a piece of Alexa designer jewelry and gave it to that actress
instead? I raised you for nothing!â
âMom⦠That necklace⦠Itâs fake.â Bethany had broken out into a cold sweat as she spoke weakly.
Shannon was shocked. âWhat did you say? Itâs fake?!â
âZoe helped me get Alexaâs apprentice to make that counterfeit necklaceâ¦â Bethany stuttered. âAda
Wang was taking a long time to sign the contract, so out of desperation, I came up with the plan to do
what Bella Thompson did and use Alexaâs jewelry to get her favor⦠The fake is very well done, and itâs
one of Alexaâs less popular works, so Ada Wang didnât notice. I know the truth gets out eventually, but I
thought that even if it got revealed in the future, the contract would have been signed, and Ada Wang
wouldnât be able to go back on it even if she wanted to. But I never expected her to donate the
necklace to charity! If this gets out, Salvador Corporationâs reputation will be ruined!â
âYou really are dumb as a rock!â
Shannon said in a furious whisper, jabbing her sharp nails at Bethany. âItâs better to not give anything
than to give fake goods! Our family name will be ruined by you if this gets out. Donât you know that?!â
âIt wasnât my idea⦠It was Zoeâs! You canât put the whole blame on me!â Bethany pursed her lips in
indignance, actually feeling aggrieved.
âYou canât even tell that Zoe is just using you as a tool?!â Shannon was so angry that she stomped her
foot, her eyes reddening. âIf the fake isnât discovered, youâll have managed to get the rights to organize
her wedding. That aligns with her goal of moving against Bella Thompson. If itâs discovered, the
necklace was given by you under Salvador Corporationâs name, so what does it have to do with her?
Sheâd be able to make a full retreat from the situation, leaving you to clean up the mess. You wonât
even be able to cry about it!â
Realization finally dawned on Bethany, and she cursed herself for allowing herself to get used by Zoe
just because she wanted the contract signed.
âMom! Then what should I do now?â
âWeâll just have to adapt to the situation as it develops.â
Shannon forced herself to take a deep breath to calm down. âThere are so many of Alexaâs works
spread all around the world, so who knows if they can tell this oneâs a fake? Even Ada Wang didnât
realize, so thereâs no way anyone else will be able to!â
Bethany finally relaxed a little, but she was still worried the fake would be discovered.
âI want to say a few words about this piece of jewelry.â Ada Wang took the microphone and stood up to
face the audience with a smile.
Her gaze finally fell on Bethanyâs pale face. âIâd like to thank Ms. Bethany Salvador from Salvador
Corporation for giving me this necklace.â
Bella leisurely dug out her phone to text Steven, who was backstage.
In the next second, a bright and piercing spotlight shone on Bethanyâs face, which was as stiff as a
statue.
Meanwhile, the large screen overlooking the stage also began to display her face, which accurately
captured her every expression.
Bethany had no choice but to force a smile, cursing internally.
âAlthough I like Alexaâs works very much, I think donating a piece to give back to society and helping
many more people in need is better than simply keeping it in my possession.â