Universe Group, had achieved tremendous success with her new project, drawing considerable attention.
Mrs. Lyons had been seeking an opportunity to cultivate a friendship with Loraine, and this seemed Like the
perfect chance.
Oblivious to Mrs. Lyons’ thoughts, Loraine made her intentions known, saying solemnly, “Mrs. Lyons, | am
prepared to pay any price you ask if you will agree to part with it.”
“Price is not an issue, dear. If it brings you joy, | am happy to sell it to you. Consider it a token of our budding
friendship!” Mrs. Lyons responded warmly.
By selling it to Loraine, not only could she profit handsomely, but she would also be doing her a favor. It seemed
Like a win-win.
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At Mrs. Lyons’ words, Loraine exhaled, a weight lifted from her shoulders. As she started to respond with a
grateful smile, she was interrupted.
“Wait, Mrs. Lyons. | am interested in buying the watch as well, and I am willing to outbid Loraine!” A haughty
voice intruded.
Loraine spun around to find Kassidy striding towards her, a challenge in her eyes and a defiant smirk on her face.
Kassidy fixed Loraine with a challenging stare, striding to stand as a barrier between Loraine and Grady, much
like a petulant and pampered child might.
“Grady, | have a fondness for this pocket watch as well. Could Mrs.
Lyons perhaps letpurchase it instead?”
A shadow crept onto Grady’s face as he responded, “Kassidy, why are you here? Avoid causing a scene!”
When Grady admonished her, Kassidy quickly adjusted her expression and snorted, “I'm not causing a scene. |
have a liking for this watch too.
How cLoraine is allowed to buy it and I'm not?”
Grady wasn’t well-versed in handling such irrationality. Although incensed, he found himself unable to voice his
anger sharply.
Despite only having known Kassidy for a brief period, he had managed to form a clear image of her disposition
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏmAlthough Kassidy had a knack for appreciating art, her interests didn’t exactly lean towards mechanical design.
Instead, she had an inclination towards jewelry. It was evident that Kassidy’s intention was to rival
Loraine.
Moreover, it seemed Kassidy had hurried over upon hearing of Loraine’s intent to buy the pocket watch. It was
likely she hadn't even seen the watch yet.
Grady swallowed his fury and asked, “Kassidy, is your interest in this watch genuine or merely a ploy to best
Loraine?”
Kassidy, caught off-guard, instinctively wanted to snap back, but the realization that Grady was standing up for
Loraine provoked her.
“Yes, you're right. | simply don’t want Loraine to get her way!”
She then turned to Mrs. Lyons, her voice steeped in arrogance, “Mrs