RankNovelChapter 194 Vanessa looked at Claire with teary eyes, her voice trembling as she said, "Sister, I'm sorry. I really didn't mean to. I'm willing to compensate you-just nyour price." Brian quickly chimed in, "See, Claire? I told you Vanessa is considerate. She's offering to compensate you, so there's no need to make a fuss." He paused briefly, then added, "It's just an embroidery, after all. It's not worth much." Vanessa's face lit up with a seemingly innocent yet subtly smug smile. "Sister, I get a hundred thousand dollars a month in allowance. I'll give it all to you as compensation, okay? If that's not enough, I can ask my parents and brother for more-they dote onand will surely givethe money." Brian echoed, "A hundred thousand is more than enough, Claire. You and Vanessa are family. Why let such a trivial matter beca spectacle?" With their words, they appeared to be asking for Claire's forgiveness while subtly insinuating that she was being petty.
Standing nearby, Andie was appalled by their audacity. Unable to hold back, he spat out, "Who cares about your dirty money? A hundred thousand? Do you think you're dealing with beggars?" "This piece, 'Radiant Beauty,' was bought by Sean at an auction for two million as a birthday gift for the matriarch." Vanessa's smug smile instantly froze.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtAn embroidery worth two million? And why did something belonging to Sean end up in Claire's hands? The thought that Claire might have caught Sean's eye long ago drove Vanessa mad with jealousy.
Brian, too, looked grim. He had ctoday mainly to discuss the Eastborough Project with Sean.
If this embroidery was indeed Sean's gift for the matriarch, then it was a disaster. Not only had he ruined a big business deal, but he also risked offending Sean completely.
Vanessa stared at Claire in disbelief, her voice tinged with panic, "Sister, this can't be true, can it?" Claire took a deep breath, unwilling to waste more words on them, and turned to Andie. "Andie, call Mr. Foster and ask him to cover." Andie, looking serious, was about to make the call when Brian snatched the phone away.
"No!" Brian barked, his brow furrowed tightly.
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He couldn't let Sean find out about this, at least not until he figured out a way to fix it, otherwise, his chances with the Eastborough Project would be ruined. Andie was furious and tried to wrest the phone back from Brian.
As the two of them struggled, a woman's voice suddenly cut through party is about to the tension, "The part start, Vanessa. We've been looking for you everywhere." Vanessa looked up to see the elegant Mrs. Foster approaching with a group of high-society ladies. Dressed in an exquisite gown with impeccable makeup, Mrs. Foster exuded an air of nobility. However, when her gaze landed on Claire, her expression turned icy.
"There you are, you little hussy."
Claire was taken aback, confused by the animosity directed at her. She was about to ask if there was sif mistake when Mrs. Foster turned to the women beside her and said, "That's the one who's been seducing my husband."
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