Ch. 721..730

Spoiled by Mr. Russell Chapter 721

The man on the TV screen attracted Arianna’s focus, not because of how charming he looked or because of his audacity to retort to Lily.It was because he dared to say such a thing with so many people around, including Alexander.He was either too bold or confident that he was powerful enough not to fear Alexander.

"That guy...Isn’t he..."

Eloise narrowed her eyes, trailing off.

The man on TV looked familiar to her.

After all, she was a socialite with a broad network of connections.

Just before she retired from acting, she got to know many people.

When she married Joseph, she had her own circle of friends consisting of the wives of wealthy men, besides the people from the business industry whom she got in touch with from time to time.

In comparison, she had met more people than Arianna ever did.

"Mom, do you know that man?" Arianna excitedly asked when she noticed her mother seemed to recognize the man on the screen.

Eloise could not name him right away.

"He looks familiar, and I think I’ve met him before, but I can’t remember exactly."

"Think again!"

Arianna urged anxiously, "He must be someone with great power if he dares to provoke Alexander and La Beauté Group in a public event like that.You can’t possibly forget someone like him!"

"You're right."

Eloise nodded, but her mind became fuzzier the more anxious Arianna got.

"He said he’s from the Perfumers’ Society! Could he be the president or vice president?"

Arianna averted her gaze to the TV, trying to remind Eloise again.

‘If he didn’t have such an important place in the Perfumers’ Society, he probably wouldn’t have the boldness to do such a thing.

, "No!"

Eloise immediately corrected Arianna.

"The society’s president is an old man, and I don’t think that guy is the vice president either.Is he a new talent in the Perfumers’ Society?"

Although Eloise had some understanding of the industry, she was not an insider.Her head was starting to hurt.

"Forget it.I don’t want to watch this anymore.I’m heading upstairs to sleep."

She felt she had gone through a battle today, which was exhausting.

Rubbing her temples, she ascended the stairs.

When she turned the corner and saw a picture hanging on the wall, she suddenly remembered something.

"Oh, right! He's Noah Richards! That’s his name!"

Upon hearing her mother's words, Arianna got up to her feet and immediately ran up the stairs.

"Mom, do you remember him now? Did you say that his name was Noah Richards? Wait, could he be from the Richards family of Kingsland?"

The gears in Arianna’s mind turned quickly, and she immediately made the connections.It was not due to her intelligence that she managed to guess it, but rather because of Noah’s confident appearance and surname.

When she thought about it, the most influential Richards family in the entire country was none other than the one from Kingsland.

Everything made sense now.

Since Noah was from the Richards family, he could compete with La Beauté Group.

Eloise nodded.

"You're right.It’s none other than them!"

After getting her mother’s confirmation, Arianna became even more excited as her heart beat uncontrollably.

She could not believe Noah was from the Richards family of Kingsland! She had searched for so long and thought she could never find someone as excellent as Alexander.

Even if she were to get into an arranged marriage, their combined influence would not compare to that of La Beauté Group.

At this moment, Arianna believed God had finally understood what she needed and put such a perfect candidate in her life.

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‘Noah Richards, huh? I want that man!’ The woman finally revealed a satisfied smile at the sight of the big and small bags piling up in the room.

Joseph leaned forward, hugged her from behind, and left a peck on her cheek.

"Are you happy now?"

"Hmph!"

The woman rolled her eyes.

"It only managed to calm me down."

"Oh dear, the one million dollars I used should be enough to do just that.I apologize, but you must know I’m using Ari’s card.I hope you can see my sincerity."

Joseph rushed over to coax his sweetheart and finally saw a smile on her face after spending over a million dollars.

"Sincerity? I’ve been with you for over twenty years.I’m already going easy on you by quickly forgiving you!"

Elizabeth pursed her lips and poked her finger at his head.

"Do you think spending a million dollars on me is enough? "Do you know how much I’ve suffered over the years? I cared for our son independently and agreed to stay by your side.I had to face the criticisms of others and bear getting called a mistress! Do you know how much that hurt?"

She started to cry when she said those last few words.

Then she continued whining, "Do you even know how much time I spent choosing a dress because I want to be a little prettier? It’s because I want you to feel proud when I attend the auction with you instead of feeling embarrassed by me.I did all this for you!"

Elizabeth paused for a while and continued again, "Since our son is working in the company, I can’t possibly embarrass the two of you when I go out.Can I? Look at what’s happening now.Someone froze all of my cards, and I felt so ashamed! Do you know how the salespeople looked at me at the time?"

She became angrier by the minute, thinking of her earlier embarrassment.

Joseph also noticed that and quickly hugged Elizabeth tightly, ignoring her struggles.

"Okay, I know you’re upset.Don’t cry, all right? I’ve bought everything for you now, haven't I? I know you felt wronged in the years we were together, but everything is going in a better direction now, isn’t it?"

"Better direction? Are you sure?"

Elizabeth pursed her lips and stopped struggling.

Leaning on his chest, she whined, "I know what you’re thinking.You’re just going to coax me first before you go home and spend time with that wife of yours.You’re only lying to me all this while.Would you dare to file for a divorce with her? You wouldn’t!"

"Divorce..."

Joseph was stunned.

"We’ve been married for many years, and Eloise has contributed much to the family.Also, she still holds shares in the Tanner Corporation.I need to gather as many of her shares as I can before Damian secures his place in the company.We can’t make any mistakes on this."

Elizabeth stopped her whining after hearing about her son.

"Can Damian take over the company? Is that true?"

Although Joseph had promised her countless times, she still felt restless, afraid that something might go wrong even though Damian was their only son.She would feel uneasy if they could not set things in stone yet.

"Of course! Our son is the best! Damian is working on a huge project and is almost finished with it.After that, he’ll have a place in the company, and soon, all we need to do is bring him higher up the ladder."

Elizabeth was full of hope upon hearing that, and her mood improved as well.

"When that becomes a reality, my hard work over all these years will pay off."

"I will pay off!"

Joseph kissed her cheek and grinned.

"Just tell me if you like anything at the auction in a few days.I'll buy them for you as an early birthday present.Your birthday is coming up soon, isn’t it? Pll buy whatever you like for you."

"Really?"

That made Elizabeth feel elated as she circled her arms around Joseph’s neck.

"You can’t go back on your words!"

Spoiled by Mr. Russell Chapter 723

Ruby City would hold a charity auction twice yearly where most items, ranging from jewelry to antiques, were donated anonymously.

There were no restrictions when it came to the auctioned items.

On such events, besides people who were here to build a reputation for themselves, some were here to coax their wives or lovers.

Elizabeth had her eyes on one of the necklaces a long time ago.

It was a tear-drop-shaped sapphire pendant surrounded by many small diamonds, making it look dazzling under the light.

After being with Joseph for so many years, she naturally had no shortage of jewelry.

However, Elizabeth's eyes burned with jealousy after seeing a big pink diamond necklace on Eloise the one time she attended an event with Joseph.

Since then, Elizabeth had been bugging Joseph to get her a more fabulous necklace.

Although he agreed, he could not find a suitable one and pushed this matter aside.

However, this was a thorn in Elizabeth's heart.If she could not be"Mrs.Tanner," she would have to be compensated in other manners.

She had to be better than that woman in all the other aspects.

Ultimately, she managed to badger Joseph to agree to take her to this auction.

Feigning pity, she cried about how it had not been easy for her to follow him around for so many years yet never had the opportunity to go to events like these.

All this while, she could only watch him bring his wife to countless events and occasions while she stayed in the shadows.

It was pitiful, indeed! As she cried, using her son as persuasion, Joseph finally softened and agreed to bring her.

It was not like his wife did not know about this.

It was a publicized thing.

If it were not for the law, he would have brought Elizabeth home to live with him.

What was the big deal of having another woman in the house? Elizabeth was onto something today.

She needed to get that necklace at the auction tonight to spite that woman.

With the latest dress, she was glowing as she arrived at the auction center around Joseph's arms, looking triumphant.

Everyone around noticed the couple.

Although they realized it was a different woman in his arms, it was not unusual for this circle.

No one dared to say much as they politely complimented the woman with him.

Hearing this, Joseph was delighted and somewhat proud.

Eloise was a looker as well.

After all, she was the hottest actress back then.

Joseph would not have married her if she was not beautiful.

However, age was catching up to her.

Regardless of how hard Eloise tried to care for her face, aging was something no one could stop.

In comparison, Elizabeth was much younger and more energetic than Eloise.

With Elizabeth by his side, Joseph also felt a few years younger.

Elizabeth waved and greeted the other wives, beaming.

She wanted to be a part of this circle.

After all, she would soon become the real "Mrs.Tanner."

However, the noblemen’s wives either turned a blind eye or politely smiled before turning to chat with each other.

This group of people was realistic; Ultimately, a mistress would always be just a mistress.

They had no place here.

These rich men's wives did not want anything to do with a mistress, as it would only tarnish their name.

Elizabeth, who had circled the place yet nothing fruitful came from it, was furious.

Now, she was even more determined to get that sapphire necklace.

‘Get off your high horses! The Tanner Corporation will belong to my precious son in the future, and you guys will be lining up to talk to me.Don't even think about currying favors with me next time"

With these thoughts in mind, she took a glass of red wine and snuggled up to Joseph.

"Honey, don't forget your promise to me.You need to get the sapphire necklace—"

"All right, don't worry!"

Joseph patted her back assuringly.

"It's just a sapphire necklace.I won't forget.I promise you'll be bringing it home with you today!"

Then Elizabeth beamed as she peacefully waited for her precious necklace to be hers.

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Artwork such as calligraphy, paintings, and vases dominated the front displays.

Prices were not prohibitive, so those interested snatched them up quickly.

Tonight's final auction item was the sapphire necklace that Elizabeth had her eye on.

She wasn't the only one aiming for the necklace, as many socialites were also waiting for it.

Everyone wanted to get their hands on that sapphire necklace.

The starting price was 200,000 dollars, and bidding increased by 100,000 dollars each time.

Although the item didn't start at a high price, countless bids were made, and in the blink of an eye, the necklace was now worth 2.4 million dollars.

Nonetheless, Elizabeth was not worried.

Before they got there, Joseph had already told her that he prepared six million dollars with him.

Therefore, as long as the price did not exceed six million, the necklace would easily be hers without worry! She sipped her wine slowly and looked around with a trace of self- satisfaction on her face.

Tonight, she was going to be the star of the show.

When the bidding reached 3.6 million, the bids came to a halt.

Elizabeth squeezed Joseph lightly, and seeing him nod, she happily put down her wine glass and raised her paddle.

"4 million!"

Many others turned to look in their direction as soon as her words rang out, surprised.

Elizabeth held her head up high with a smug smile.

‘What are you looking at now? You people always looked down on me just because I'm a mistress.It's a skill for a mistress to climb the social ladder as I did.Soon, the Tanner Corporation will be mine!' The auctioneer held up the hammer and called out, "Anyone else would like to bid? 4 million, calling once, calling twice—"

"4.2 million."

Someone broke the silence and held up a paddle.

Both Elizabeth and Joseph were stunned.

Then, he turned to look at the person holding the paddle.

It was a young man and he casually named his price.

Elizabeth chewed on her lips for a moment before she quickly raised her paddle without hesitation.

"5 million!"

She was going to fight that man! This necklace must be hers by the end of tonight.

Elizabeth was not going to let anyone else take it.

Meanwhile, Joseph, who had already promised her 6 million dollars, did not interrupt her when she raised the bid.

If he did not let her get that necklace, she might cry herself to sleep.

Besides, it was just a necklace.

The Tanner Corporation was soon going to be his, so how could he be calculative? It would be embarrassing if he could not even afford to buy his woman a necklace.

"5.2 million!"

The other party called again.

It was not too big of a jump from Elizabeth's offer.

Hearing this, she shot a glare in the person's direction and raised the paddle again.

"6 million!"

At this point, she was already at the limit, but she did not care.

Elizabeth thought that she was bound to win.

"6.2 million..."

Unfortunately, the other party seemed determined to win as well.

He was doing everything he could to fight her.

The rest of the crowd was silent.

The necklace's price had been raised well above its actual value.

It has become absurdly pricey.

Although the sapphire was stunning, it wasn't worth that much money!

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Now, the price of the necklace had exceeded Joseph's budget.

Elizabeth glanced at Joseph and saw that he was gently rubbing the bridge of his nose, looking a little troubled.She knew he did not want to spend any more money than this.

"6.2 million, calling once, calling twice-"

The bid manager waited for no man, and just as he was about to yell again, Elizabeth couldn't bear it and raised her paddle.

"7 million!"

She did not believe that anyone would follow her that far.

The young man seemed to have been stunned and was silent.

Just as Elizabeth thought she had won, he called out again, '7.2 million!"

Just like before, the young man only raised another 200,000 dollars.

At this moment, Elizabeth would love to rush up and fight him.

"Is he doing this on purpose?!' However, she had no idea who he was, so why was he trying to go against her? Regardless of whether the necklace was worth that much, she was starting to worry if Joseph would even pay now that it had exceeded the given budget.

With the price of the necklace, everyone's attention was on the two bidders.

Some whispered discussion was heard from the crowd.

"Look at her.Is she afraid now? What is she trying to prove? Does she really think she's a rich man's wife?"

"Exactly.How arrogant of her.She's just a mistress.That man's money is still under his wife's control.There's no way she could spend such a big amount."

"She's just a pastime.Does she really think she’s a big shot? A necklace for more than 7 million? There's no way he'll buy it for her!"

"Haha, what a joke!"

Each word, each sentence, was like a stab to Elizabeth's heart.Her eyes started to turn red, and her chest puffed out in anger.She determined right then that she was going for the win as if to release all the pent-up resentment of the years prior.She did not even bother to glance at Joseph as she raised her paddle without hesitation.

"10 million!"

Instead of bidding a million each time, she decided to take a leap.

A stillness descended over the crowd as soon as she declared her price.

Everyone knew that this price far exceeded the value of the necklace itself.

This necklace wasn't worth 10 million at all.

However, the auctioneer was riled up and shouted in a trembling voice, "10 million! Are any bids higher than 10 million? The price of this sapphire necklace is now 10 million.The final caller is...Mr.Tanner.Is there anyone else who'd like to raise this price? 10 million, calling once, calling twice..."

The auctioneer eyed the young man, who was fighting with Elizabeth, seeming a little agitated.

However, the young man did not call for another bid this time.

He bowed his head as if discussing something and perhaps decided it was not worth calling out a higher offer.

"10 million, sold!"

With this final statement, the necklace was auctioned off at the exorbitant price of 10 million dollars.

The camera lights began to flash, and Elizabeth beamed.

She felt like she had finally released the anger she had been holding in as she waved at the cameras victoriously.

At this moment, she turned to look at the man who had been going against her just now and found that he had disappeared.

She had no idea if he had moved or left out of anger.

Whatever the case was, she won this time, and the limelight was on her.

To Elizabeth, this was worth 10 million dollars!

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It was just 10 million dollars.

What was 10 million to the Tanner Corporation? She would soon be the mother of its president, and then Elizabeth could have anything she wanted.

On the contrary, Joseph did not look as happy as she was.

Before going out, he told her the budget should not exceed 6 million.

However, she was like a different person once she got there.

Elizabeth did not even look at him before calling out a 10 million dollar bid for a worthless necklace without a second thought.

Joseph got to his feet with a dark expression.

Before he could leave, he was stopped by Elizabeth, who was beaming for the cameras.

"Congratulations, Mr.Tanner, for buying this necklace at a whopping 10 million dollars.Is it for the lady beside you?" a reporter asked.

Elizabeth chimed in before Joseph could even answer.

"Of course!"

She beamed as if she was the true Mrs.Tanner, completely forgetting her place.

"Ah, how do I address you, Miss? Are you Mr.Tanner's..."

The reporter trailed off as he looked at Joseph tentatively.

Joseph had no intention of staying any longer as he pursed his lips, but Elizabeth held his arm firmly.

She raised her hand, gently brushed away her stray hairs, and said with a smile, "Do I need to explain who I am to Mr.Tanner?"

She smiled ambiguously.

Although the reporters knew, these things were never made public by wealthy families.

No matter how messed up their relationships were, they would keep it behind closed doors.

Despite that, this woman admitted their relationship openly, acting like they were married.

"There were rumors that the marriage between Mr.and Mrs.Tanner is in shambles.It looks like the rumors are true? Are you and Mrs.Tanner divorced, or are you two still undergoing the procedures?"

Elizabeth was also keen on Joseph's answer as she turned toward him expectantly.

For years, she had wanted him to get a divorce, but there was no suitable opportunity.

Right now, she felt this was her chance.

She gave birth to his only son, who was slowly climbing his way up the corporate ladder of Tanner Corporation.

Wasn't it only logical for him to make her the madame of the house? However, Joseph frowned at the reporter's question and shut them down.

"No such thing!"

While he said this, he forcefully broke free from Elizabeth's grasp and continued, "My relationship with my wife is fine.She's feeling a little under the weather today, so Ms.Olsen is here to accompany me.As for this necklace, Ms.Olsen was only betting on it on behalf of my wife."

"Oh, I see!"

Realization suddenly hit the reporters.

Then, another question came to mind.

"Didn't Ms.Olsen says that this necklace was for her?"

"She was just pulling everyone's legs," Joseph answered, deadpan as he looked ahead.

Next to him, Elizabeth was stunned as she felt her whole body freeze.

She had never been so embarrassed or humiliated in her life.

Not only did Joseph deny their relationship in front of so many people, but his words were like a punch to her face.

She felt that everyone around was laughing at her.

With her head hung, she turned around and pushed through the crowd, quickly running out.

Although Joseph frowned, he didn't chase after her.

"Ms.Olsen isn't feeling too well today, so don't take any pictures.My wife will be celebrating her birthday next month, and the necklace will be her present.I hope you won't make a big deal out of this."

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After rushing home, Elizabeth went berserk and began smashing and tearing everything in the house, including photos of her and Joseph.

When Joseph entered the house, a mess met him.

"Are you done?"

"No!"

She howled hysterically and began to throw anything she could grab at him.

"Get out! Get out! I don't want to see you!"

Kicking away the trash on the ground, Joseph walked toward Elizabeth and stood there with a darkened expression.

"I know you're angry that I embarrassed you in front of the media, but did you ever think of my reputation when you spoke?"

"How is it my fault?! How did I ruin your reputation? Did I scold you, trample all over you, or make you look bad in front of the reporters? Did you have to humiliate me like that in front of a crowd?!"

Elizabeth trembled with anger.She never thought he would say such things in front of everyone.

"Yes, although you didn't scold me, you insinuated things." Joseph loosened his tie and crossed his arms angrily.

"Did you forget where we were? Did you forget who you are? It's already an exception for me to take you there, and you promised you'd behave.Yet, look at what you've done! "you run around like a maniac, afraid that people won't know who you are to me.Also, didn't we agree on a 6 million dollar budget before we left? When you called out a 10 million dollar bid, did you ever stop and think of me? Do you think my money grows on trees?!"

The more Joseph talked, the angrier he became.

It sent him down a spiral of anger as he continued to vent his dissatisfaction, "You didn't even stop to look at me! Do you even listen to anything I say? Do you feel like you're invincible now? Do you think the Tanner Corporation is in your hands already, so you can just push me aside?!"

His last words seemed to have hit Elizabeth’s heartstrings as she stood there, stunned.

She stopped crying as embarrassment replaced her sadness.

However, she refused to give in and mumbled, "T-That's not what I meant.Someone kept trying to one -up me, so in the heat of the moment, I—"

"In the heat of the moment? You've decided to drop 10 million dollars in the heat of the moment?! Elizabeth, you're out of your mind!"

It was painful for Joseph to think about spending 10 million dollars just like that.

People might be mocking him, thinking he was a fool.

"Didn't you agree you'd get me the necklace no matter what today? "

Elizabeth retorted with dissatisfaction.

"Didn't I also tell you I'd get you whatever you want as long as it is within 6 million dollars?"

This immediately led Joseph to think of Eloise, whom he would often bring to auctions.She would always calculate her budget at home, look at what she was interested in, and put an estimated value on the items.She only bought things that would stay within the estimated value.

Therefore, there was never a time when she would overspend.

Joseph had to admit that Eloise was more responsible than Elizabeth when it came to being a woman of the house.

"About that—"

Elizabeth panicked after she had gotten yelled at and hesitated for a long moment before she finally thought of something.

"You didn't spend 10 million on me! Didn't you tell them the necklace is for your wife?!"

She was infuriated when she thought of this.She had been fighting for the necklace the whole day, yet Joseph said he would give it to someone else.

Now, Eloise would have a necklace Joseph unwillingly bought for 10 million dollars, and Elizabeth became a laughingstock among the wealthy men’s wives.

Thinking about this, she wiped her tears and stood up.

Then she moved toward Joseph and looked at him tearfully.

"Joseph..."

Her voice was soft and demure, which was the best trick in her books.

Joseph would cave in and listen to her whenever she acted like a spoiled child.

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Elizabeth pouted, shook Joseph’s arm, and said softly, "Joseph, I know I’m also at fault today.It was my first time going to the auction with you, and I got too excited.Besides, you’ve never taken me to those places before.I deserve forgiveness for my ignorance, don’t I? Forgive me just this once."

Joseph was still angry when he turned to look at her.

Elizabeth was over forty years old, but her face remained beautiful.

Her pitiful eyes made his heart soften again.

He pinched her cheek, saying, "I'm helpless against you."

When Elizabeth heard his weak voice, she knew she had won him over again.

She smiled sweetly, hugged his arm, nudged her face on his body, and said, "I know you're the best! Let’s forget about what happened this time.You can’t blame me anymore!"

"What should I do with you? Don’t be so unruly next time.You must be obedient and think before you speak!"

Elizabeth nodded vigorously, "I'll be obedient and listen to you.Joseph, that sapphire necklace..."

"What's wrong?"

"You were just saying that casually, right? When will you get me that sapphire necklace?"

She could hardly wait to obtain it.

Joseph's smiling face turned solemn again when he heard her questions.He forcefully pushed Elizabeth’s hands away and removed his arm from her clutches.

"Why are you still hung up about that necklace?"

"That’s because I’ve wanted it for a long time.You promised to give it to me.You can’t go back on your words!"

Joseph shook his head.

"I have publicly stated in front of the media that the necklace is for Eloise.You shouldn’t think about it anymore.I will give you a better one in the future."

"I don’t want a different necklace.I want that one! I like it!"

Elizabeth stomped her feet and threw a tantrum.She wanted it not only because she longed for it or liked it.

Instead, she wanted it for her reputation.

After all, it was a battle between her and Eloise.

Joseph publicly said he would give the necklace to his wife, so Eloise would likely have heard of it.

If he did not give the necklace to Eloise but instead to Elizabeth, it would be a sign of sovereignty.

"You just said you would be obedient!"

Joseph frowned and refused to give in, "I have publicly said I'll give the necklace to her.Do you think the media are blind?! Not only do I need to stay up late to give it to her, but I also need to ensure she wears it in front of the reporters.Otherwise, it will affect Tanner Corporation's stock price.It might also affect Damian’s future in the company.Do you understand this?"

Elizabeth was stunned when she heard it would affect her son’s future.

However, she refused to believe it, "You are exaggerating."

"You honestly don’t understand anything, do you?!"Joseph shook his head.

He turned and sat on the sofa, firmly saying, "That’s enough, Elizabeth.I can’t give you the necklace, but I’ll give you something else."

Elizabeth saw his firm attitude and knew his decision was unchangeable.

She was so angry that she grabbed something and smashed it to the ground.

‘F*ck this! I went through all that trouble, but that necklace will end up around that b*tch’s neck instead?!’

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Meanwhile, at the Tanner family residence, Eloise sat down and held an exquisite velvet box.

The sapphire necklace that caused a commotion in the auction lay inside the box.

However, there was no joy on her face.

Arianna returned home and saw her staring at the box in a daze.

She took off her coat and walked over for a closer look.

She praised it, "What a beautiful necklace! Mom, let me put it on you!"

"I don’t want to wear it!"

Eloise pushed Arianna’s hand away and sighed.

After all, the necklace was not something Joseph had bought for her.

He only brought it back because he needed to save his reputation.

She knew what had happened at the auction.She disliked it even more because she knew the story behind it and felt depressed.

Joseph treated her well in the eyes of the public.He spent 10 million dollars to purchase a necklace for her, but...

"Regardless of dad’s sincerity, this necklace belongs to you now, Mom.I read the news about the auction too.Dad said it was for you in front of many reporters.He’ll surely not take it back.That woman must be pissed off right now!" Arianna said.

"Hmph! She thought she could replace me just because she went to an auction?! How stupid!" Eloise said in disdain.

Arianna stretched her hand and gently touched the sapphire's surface.

The sapphire was lustrous and warm to the touch.

It was indeed a fabulous piece of jewelry.

"She’s stupid, and that’s why she can never replace you.You don’t need to be angry, Mom.After being with him for many years, you should have known how dad is.Sometimes, we can’t count on men, so we must rely on ourselves."

"you're right! Ari, you must also remember that you can only rely on yourself."

Eloise’s heart had broken into pieces after being hurt for years.She had figured it out and decided she would forever be Mrs.Tanner, even if Joseph had cheated on her.

No one could covet this position.

"Yes."

Arianna nodded as she thought the same thing.She picked up the sapphire necklace and placed it on her palm to appreciate it.She could not help but feel a little pity.

"What a shame that dad paid 10 million for this.This necklace is not worth that much money."

"No, It's worth it!"

Eloise grinned and asked, "Do you know where this sapphire necklace came from?"

"Where?" Arianna asked and blinked her eyes in curiosity.

Eloise did not answer.She sat up straight and looked proud.

Arianna was stunned but quickly understood what her mother meant.She was pretty surprised.

"Mom, do you mean it was originally yours..."

"Yes," Eloise replied, confirming her daughter’s guess.

Arianna was even more surprised.

"How come I've never seen you wear it before? How did it appear at the auction if it’s your necklace? D-Did you..."

"What do you think?"

Eloise snorted and stood up.She unhurriedly walked toward a bonsai tree and looked at it.

Then she took a pair of scissors from the shelf and started trimming it.

"Did you forget your mother’s occupation? Besides my past earnings from acting, I received many gifts from the brands I endorsed.How could your father remember if this belonged to me?"

"That’s true.How did you know dad would take Elizabeth to auction this time? How could you be sure she would like this necklace and want to bid for it?"

Arianna was still puzzled after thinking about it.

"Would I not know what taste that woman has?"

Eloise turned and looked at Arianna.Her eyes were full of disdain for Elizabeth.

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"She’s just a person born into an ordinary family and had never known the life of the rich.Look at the things she bought with your father's card.A total nouveau riche.I'm not sure she’ll like this necklace.Then again, I suppose she'll like it no matter what I choose.She can't afford to covet my stuff, whether it's a necklace or a ring!"

Arianna thought about it and agreed with her words.

Every piece of her mother's jewelry was highly exquisite.

This sapphire necklace was nothing special among the others.

"As for your father taking her to the auction, I...really haven't thought about it."

Eloise tilted her head and used pruning shears to trim the branches.

She looked unbothered.

"I just donated something to the auction for charity.I’ve done a lot of charity over the years, but I never thought that one day, I’d be able to make use of it like this."

A mocking smile appeared on her lips as she continued, "Since she insists on going, fine, let her go.I deliberately revealed the news about the sapphire necklace to let her know.She’s also aware that other wives and celebrities were fighting for it.How can a woman like her not seize the opportunity to fight for the limelight?"

"That means the person who fought with her and kept raising the price was someone you arranged?"

Arianna was sharp and immediately realized this.

Eloise glanced back at her and smiled in response.

Realization befell Arianna, "Mom, I thought your mind was in a mess because you were overwhelmed with sadness and didn't know how to deal with that woman.I didn't expect everything to be under your control."

Initially, she thought her mother was getting older and had given up fighting.

Now, it seemed like she was still too green.

Her mother had silently laid out the trap from the beginning.

Not everything was part of Eloise’s plan, though.

An example of this was Joseph announcing to the public that this necklace was a gift for her.

Her initial thought was to intentionally raise the price of the necklace, far exceeding its value.

This would result in Joseph overspending, which would lead to the two of them quarreling.

This was because Joseph did not have many assets in his hand.

The effect was evident, and the two of them did have a disagreement.

To Eloise’s surprise, the necklace found its way back into her hands.

At the end of the day, the company's interests were still the most crucial thing in her husband’s eyes.

If he admitted his failure in their marriage, it would inevitably affect Tanner Corporation’s stock prices.

This was the choice he made after weighing the pros and cons.

It showed that he did not place a higher value on that woman!

"Ari..."

The shears in her hand stopped moving, and her eyes were fixed on the branches, "Did you fall in love with Noah?"

Arianna’s hand, which was fiddling with the sapphire necklace, froze.

She did not reply to her question immediately.

"I can help you with the match-making."

The shears snapped together, and a branch fell.

Eloise straightened up and put down her tool.

"You must grab the chance!"

Arianna’s eyes brightened, and she quickly walked over, 'Mom, do you have a solution?"