Everyone’s gaze moved towards her wrist.
Old Madam Lancaster’s wrist was adorned with a fully green Jade Bracelet, its luster appeared pristine and translucent, like a pool of jade-green water clinging to her wrist, clearly quite valuable.
People started whispering among themselves.
"As the saying goes, you can’t buy a heart’s desire even with a thousand gold pieces, gift-giving must be thoughtful!"
"Exactly, look at what we have given, some are even more valuable, yet none have caught Old Madam Lancaster’s favor, we need to pay more attention to her preferences in the future."
"Actually, I think it’s the person giving the gift who has won Old Madam’s affection, so she likes the gifts they give."
"I wonder who Nina Sinclair is, to receive such praise from Old Madam."
These whispers reached Heidi Leighton’s ears, and the smile on her face froze, making her feel extremely embarrassed by Old Madam Lancaster’s actions.
She never expected Old Madam Lancaster to say that in public.
Did she mean that her gift was not as good as what Nina Sinclair gave? ᴛʜɪs ᴄʜᴀᴘᴛᴇʀ ɪs ᴜᴘᴅᴀᴛᴇ ʙʏ ɴovᴇl_Firᴇ.ɴet
She had specifically researched Old Madam Lancaster’s usual preferences, knowing that she had been a vegetarian for many years and would chant scriptures and pray on the first and fifteenth day of every lunar month, often seeking out Master Yuanhui for blessings, which is why she had chosen this gift for her.
At this moment, just as Sharon Lancaster was pulling Nina Sinclair forward, they heard Old Madam Lancaster’s remarks.
Suddenly, the value of what she gave was elevated to such a high position.
Instantly, she felt at a bit of a loss, feeling like she was now basking in radiant glory, becoming the object of everyone’s envy, while simultaneously a warmth surged in her heart.
Could Grandma Lancaster be helping her on purpose, to make her look good in front of Heidi Leighton?
"Nina, come over and sit with Grandma," Old Madam Lancaster, with sharp eyes, spotted Nina Sinclair, and reached out to beckon her.
Nina Sinclair felt a bit self-conscious and no longer cared what Julian was truly about, as Sharon pulled her forward to sit beside Old Madam Lancaster.
Heidi Leighton stood where she was, feeling thoroughly ignored.
At the same time, she understood one thing, it seemed Old Madam Lancaster didn’t like her.
She felt very aggrieved; she’d clearly tried her best, so why was she overshadowed by someone like Nina Sinclair, someone of such low status, shattering all her pride into pieces on the ground?
Heidi Leighton’s hand by her side clenched tightly, using all her strength to suppress the anger in her heart.
At that moment, Old Madam Lancaster’s dear friend took her hand, stared carefully at the bracelet on her wrist, and praised, "Oh my, Moira, your bracelet is so lovely, its luster looks even better than mine, you must have spent quite a bit?"
Only upon hearing this did Old Madam Lancaster realize this aspect.
Nina Sinclair didn’t have much money right now, yet she still gifted something so precious.
She looked over at Nina Sinclair, feeling a bit embarrassed, "Nina, did you spend a lot on this bracelet? How about I reimburse you later?"
Nina Sinclair hurriedly waved her hand, "No need, I didn’t spend too much."
In reality, she had bought it from Joel Thatcher, using her savings, so it wasn’t too much of an expense.
Nina Sinclair always believed she could earn money again, so spending such an amount on a bracelet didn’t seem extravagant to her; she felt confident in her ability to earn it back.
Suddenly, the woman beside Old Madam Lancaster exclaimed, "Oh my! I remember now! Isn’t this bracelet the ’Verdant Waters’ sold at an auction a while ago? I thought it was auctioned off?"
"Yes, I thought it looked familiar but couldn’t recall at the moment."
"It really is the ’Verdant Waters’!"