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The courier’s eyes skimmed over the receipt before he announced, “Reese.”
A wave of surprise swept over the room, bubbling up like a pot on the verge of boiling over.
“Reese? The country girl Malcolm married? How could she possibly possess the means to procure such a rare and valuable gem?” murmurs of disbelief echoed through the crowd.
“Could there be another Reese?” a voice piped up. “How could she have stumbled upon
pon such a treasure and afforded it on her meager budget?”
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concur,” another voice added. “The master who owned it vowed he’d never part with it. It’s inconceivable that he’d relinquish it so [readily.”
Alyssa boldly stepped forward, defending Reese. “Given that the individual knew the Flynn family’s address and shared Reese’s name, how could it not be the gift Reese presented to Grandpa? Didn’t Lucinda just insinuate that Reese hadn’t brought a gift? Well, it seems that what we all brought pales in comparison to the treasure Reese has given.”
Grandpa Flynn was taken aback, his surprised gaze shifting to Reese Reese, is this… is this truly from you?”
Unfazed, Reese stepped forward, responding with cool self–assuredness. “Yes, Grandpa, it was me. I heard that you enjoy tea, so I thought this tea set and table would be perfect for you. On sunny days, you can sit in the backyard, bask in the sunshine, and enjoy a cup of tea. It’s ideal for your well–being in your golden years.”
Malcolm gently squeezed Reese’s hand, and when she g
glanced back at him, he murmured near “Wow, darling, you managed to unearth such a rare gem.”
her lips with an affectionate whisper.
With a playful wink, Reese’s e
‘s eyes sparkled with a hint of pride.
Grandpa Flynn’s face was aglow with joy as he tenderly stroked the tabletop’s exquisite surface. It was indeed an extraordinary find.
In that moment, Grandpa Flynn radiated happiness, unperturbed by how Reese had managed to acquire such a gift.
Gazing at Reese, he expressed his deep appreciation. “Reese, I can’t express how much I love this gift”
Reese nodded modestly, without a trace of arrogance. “As long as you’re happy, Grandpa.”
Witnessing Grandpa Flynn’s sudden change of heart, everyone quickly chimed in with praises, Malcolm’s wife is incredibly resourceful, securing such a rare treasure for Grandpa Flynn must’ve required considerable effort.”
“Certainly! And who was it that claimed Malcolm’s wife was of little value? She’s just given Grandpa Flynn the surprise of a lifetime.”
The quality of this piece, it’s unlike anything I’ve seen outside of television. The finish, the texture–it’s simply unparalleled.”
Reese’s icy gaze landed on Lucinda, and it was now time for retribution.
She navigated through the crowd towards Lucinda, her aura frosty agher piercing eyes caused Lucinda to recoil involuntarily.
This young woman, barely in her twenties, how could she possess such an intimidating stare?
Lucinda, what
you think of my gift? Reese asked, confronting her with a formidable presence.
Alyssa couldn’t resist joining in the Teasing–she wouldn’t miss an opportunity to til Lucinda,
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point where it even overshadows what I got him.
“Indeed, Lucinda, Reese truly outdid herself with the gift she gave deandpa–to the p Makes you question your own offering, doesn’t it?‘ she Jested.
Everyone present was well aware of how Lucinda had been belittling and doubting Reese earlier. They hadn’t expected the typically quiet and seemingly simple Reese to call Lucinda out.
Those who typically had a hard time getting along with the ever–serious Lucinda watched with eager anticipation, as if awaiting the drama to unfold,
A snicker could be heard from the crowd, “She’s always shooting her mouth off, didn’t think she’d see this day.”
“Malcolm’s wife is no pushover, huh? No one dares cross Lucinda; she’s unreasonable and arguing with her is maddening. I’ve never seen anyone make her take such a hit.”
“She had it coming, always belittling others with her nasty remarks. serves her right to be put in her place now.”
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Lucinda’s face flushed with embarrassment as she overheard the jeering. But she had been dominant since her youth, and Grandpa Flynn had never reprimanded her was she really going to be bested by this young upstart?
Her eyes darted around shrewdly, and then she had an idea, scoffing coldly.
Sure, your gift seems impressive, but what a pity–it’s a counterfeit.”
The crowd murmured in surprise again..
“No way, it’s a counterfeit?”
“It looks genuine to me. If it’s a counterfeit, 111 gladly take one too, since no one can discern the difference.”
Reese was not at all taken aback by Lucinda’s skepticism–after all,
trouble.
the saying goes,
those who a
are ugly tend to stir up more
Her
eyes narrowed, flickering with a sharp light, and her lips curled into a mocking smile.
“You think it’s counterfeit, Lucinda? What leads you to believe that?
Lucinda smirked confidently, then addressed the crowd.
“Let’s consider it, everyone. What’s Reese’s status? What kind of background does she come from? How could she possibly afford such an expensive and rare treasure? Besides, it’s well known that this isn’t something you can simply purchase even if you have the funds, there’s no guarantee you can acquire it. And Reese, of all people, without power or influence, how did she manage to get
Lucinda’s point was valid.
Caught up in his own joy, even Grandpa Flynn began to contemplate Lucinda’s words, having overlooked such a crucial detail in the
excitement..
“That’s true, Reese. Lucinda raises a good point. The artist who crafted this tea set and table has made it clear that they would never part with it. You couldn’t buy it no matter the price. Tell Grandpa the truth, is it a counterfeit?”
Seeing Grandpa Flynn also starting to doubt, Lucinda swelled with a smug sense of victory.
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“Yes, Reese, if this is a counterfeit, that’s truly low of you. Grandpa was so overjoyed. If you dampen his spirits, the old man be able to handle it. Your actions aren’t just about you; they impact the entire Flynn family. People will ridicule us,” a relative
warned.
Reese’s expression remained steady, not a hint of hesitation in her voice as she confidently replied, Grandpa, it’s genuine. I didn’t buy a counterfeit.”
Lucinda scoffed coldly. “Even at this crucial moment, you continue to lie. It just goes to show how poor your character is. How could someone like you be deemed worthy of joining the Flynn family?”
Reese glanced dismissively at Lucinda, the disdain on her face clear, at seems Lucinda just can’t accept the truth. How about a
Lucinda was convinced that the tea set Reese had given was a counterfeit, and she steadfastly refused to believe that Reese could have secured such a valuable and rare treasure.
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She had thoroughly investigated Reese’s background before her arrival. It was as ordinary as could be, and her education was nothing remarkable. Aside from her striking beauty, there was little else to commend her.
Feeling confident, she responded. “Sure. If it’s counterfeit, you divorce Malcolm and leave the Flynn family.”
Reese arched an eyebrow. “And if it’s genuine, Lucinda, you owe moj public apology in front of all the guests.”
Demanding an elder to apologize to a
a junior was a clear affront to Lucinda’s pride, but Reese was determined to see it through.
Although the stakes were high for Lucinda, the thought of apologizing to Reese in front of a crowd would mean losing face with the Flynns forever. However, to protect her dignity in this situation, she was willing to take the gamble. She was, after all, quite confident.
“Alright, its settled. But you better keep your word, Lucinda warned
A sty smile spread across Reese’s face. “It’s a deal”
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