Ruby was in the final year of her university and would be graduating very soon.
She was two years younger than Aurora yet appeared much more mature than her.
The way she spoke and acted was very similar to Olivia, showing great courtesy.
When they were walking over from the reception, Ruby called out to Stella.”
Aunty Stella.”
Stella choked. “What did you just call me?”
Ruby was taken aback. “My mom told me to call you that and even specifically reminded me about it.”
Stella did not say anything.
‘It has been so many years, yet she’s still holding a grudge about it!’ Stella thought to herself.
Ruby then said in a warm voice, My mom is getting her makeup done.
Would you please follow me to see her?”
Keegan, who was holding her hand, did not let go.
Stella patted the back of his hand and said, “Mrs. Chapman ordered a set of jewelry for the bride. I haven’t given it to her yet. Felicity will come with me. You should go ahead and find a seat.”
Keegan pursed his lips, let her hand go, and whispered, “Be quick about it.”
“Got it.”
The makeup room was on the same floor and was pretty close to the reception.
Ruby led Stella and Felicity there, and it did not take them very long to reach there.
Olivia reached out to take the gift box, but the moment Stella let go of it, she did the same. The box fell straight to the ground, and the bracelet inside broke into two pieces.
Olivia exclaimed and looked at the bracelet before she shifted her gaze to Stella with an unpleasant expression. “Ms. Hall, why didn’t you hold it properly?”
Felicity could not help but say, “It clearly fell from your hand. Don’t blame her.”
Olivia’s expression looked even uglier. “Miss, watch your words. A lot of people here can be my witnesses. I hadn’t even held it yet, and she let go. How is this my fault?” “You-“
Felicity’s temper flared up and was about to argue with Olivia right there and then.
However, Stella stopped her. Then, she sized up Olivia and said after a brief pause, “I only let go after I made sure that you held it. How about this? Since today is a joyous day for your daughter, HI give you a discount. Just pay me eighty percent of the final payment.”
Olivia sneered. “My daughter hasn’t even tried them on yet, and you’re asking me to pay you? Are you out of your mind?”
Stella’s gaze turned cold as well. “Are you saying that you’re not going to settle the payment, then?” “It’s broken. Would you pay a few hundred thousand on a broken bracelet?”
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