Ch. 57: Mr. Edwards' Unraveled Life chapter 57

Chapter 57The main gemstone was ten carats, surrounded by smaller ones over a carat each. It was a collectible piece.

Norah glanced back and saw Bianca watching her, a smug look on her face.

She had every reason to flaunt it.

Since Norah joined the Edwards family, Siena had never bought her anything.

But Siena bought this for $30 million without hesitation.

The gem was handed to Bianca, and with everyone watching, it gave her plenty of attention. Bianca beamed, "It's gorgeous, Auntie. You have great taste."

Siena, with a doting smile, said, "As long as you like it, it's worth every penny."

Bianca held it, and the crowd admired it, saying, "Bianca is really adored by Mrs. Edwards; she treats her like a daughter."

"More like a daughter-in-law," someone added.

"But hasn’t Mr. Edwards said he’s married? How can she be a daughter-in-law?"

"True, Mr. Edwards hasn’t revealed who his wife is. Yet, Mrs. Edwards calls Bianca her future daughter-in-law. It’s complicated. Bianca’s entering the entertainment industry and needs Mr. Edwards’ support. As long as Mrs. Edwards doesn’t step in, it’s uncertain if Bianca is the one, right?"

"Exactly. Bianca still has a good chance."

Norah overheard these whispers.

As the event was ending, the final auction item was presented.

Norah wasn’t paying attention until Kevin suddenly bid, "$15 million!"

"$20 million!" someone countered.

Kevin quickly responded, "$50 million!"

The other bidder raised it to "$55 million!"

Kevin immediately shouted, "$60 million!"

Norah had never seen him so determined. She looked over and saw it was an imperial green jade bracelet.

The bracelet was crystal clear and a rare deep green.

The auction started below market value since it was for charity, but the final price depended on competition.

"$70 million!"

"$100 million!" Kevin declared.

The crowd was stunned.

The other bidder backed down.

The auctioneer happily announced, "Congratulations to Mr. Edwards for winning the bid at $100 million!"

Applause erupted.

Kevin now held the imperial green jade bracelet.

Norah was surprised. She saw satisfaction and relief in Kevin’s eyes—he seemed to genuinely like it.

But she had never known him to collect jade.

After the event, Siena took Bianca's hand and said deliberately, "Bianca, did you see Kevin buy the jade bracelet? You mentioned earlier how much you liked it. It shows how much he cares for you."

Bianca was pleased. "I didn’t expect Kevin to spend so much."

Norah heard and gave a bitter smile. So, Bianca liked it.

She had thought Kevin suddenly developed a taste for jade.

After the event, as the guests were leaving, Gloria also said her goodbyes and left.

As Norah was seeing her off, Kian called, "Secretary White, Mr. Edwards wants to see you."

"Oh," Norah responded, hurrying in.

Siena and Bianca were both there.

Bianca looked at Kevin with expectation, her eyes fixed on the box on the table.

Inside was the imperial green jade bracelet she liked.

Norah entered, greeted everyone respectfully, and asked, "Mr. Edwards, what do you need?"

Kevin looked at her and said, "Come here."

Norah approached.

Kevin opened the box, and under their watchful eyes, he took out the bracelet and placed it on Norah's wrist.

Bianca’s expression darkened.

Siena was shocked and asked, "Kevin, wasn’t this meant for Bianca?"

Kevin replied, "Isn’t it enough that you spoil her?"

Siena was visibly displeased.

Norah was taken aback. The bracelet, worth $100 million, felt heavy on her wrist. It felt inappropriate. "No, it’s too expensive. What if I accidentally damage it?"

She tried to take it off, but Kevin held her hand and said seriously, "I bought it for you. Take care of it, and don’t lose it."

Norah looked at him, sensing that this bracelet was very important to him—and now, it was in her hands.

Norah hesitated, wondering if this was his way of giving her a special status.

She nodded, "I’ll take good care of it."

Kevin smiled, satisfied. "Good. Consider it my betrothal gift to you."

Norah felt embarrassed. "You’ve already given me so much."

Though there was no love in their marriage, Kevin had always been generous.

He always gave her the best.

Norah knew Kevin was a good man.

Bianca couldn’t take it anymore and ran out in tears.

"Bianca, wait!" Siena called after her. Then, she turned to Kevin and scolded, "Kevin, how could you do this to Bianca?"

Later that evening, they returned home together.

Norah was in a good mood.

There was a car parked outside—it was Bonnie's.

Norah got out of the car, entered the house, and saw Bonnie sitting on the sofa. She greeted her cheerfully, "Auntie!"

Bonnie paused her tea and smiled, "Norah, you seem very happy today."

"Very happy, but it’s a shame you weren’t there," Norah replied, taking her hand.

"You know how much I dislike pretentious people," Bonnie said with a smile, then turned to Kevin, her expression serious. "Kevin, I need to talk to you."

Kevin said, "Let’s go to the study."

He looked at Norah. "You head to our room first; I need to speak with my aunt."

"Okay."

Norah went to the bedroom, removed the bracelet, and took a picture to show Gloria.

Gloria replied: Kevin gave that to you?

Norah replied: Yes!

Gloria: Wow! Who will give me a $100 million jade bracelet? Kevin’s really generous with you, and he’s not a bad person.

Norah agreed.

She couldn’t help but smile as she held the bracelet.

She thought of how Kevin hadn’t eaten much and had drunk a lot. She decided to make him some porridge.

As she passed by the study, she overheard Bonnie angrily say, "Kevin, tell me the truth. Did you marry Norah for your grandfather's shares?"