At that moment, Jena intentionally walked over from her seat. "Dulcie, I don't know what your rubbish design looks like, but let me tell you, my 'Eternal Light', crafted to perfection, will undoubtedly crush your pathetic piece." Jena said arrogantly, believing she was far superior: "Think about it, I've crafted more precious jewelry than you've ever seen! You don't even wear a single piece of fine jewelry, not even something worth ten thousand dollars, and you dare to compare skills with me? Just wait and become a laughing stock! Dreaming of becoming the chief design director, how laughable!" After speaking, Jena turned and left, having intentionally displayed a sense of superiority. Dulcie bit her lip gently; her painstaking work was definitely not trash! "Ladies and gentlemen, please look at the big screen." Stella said with a slight smile. The large screen split, displaying 3D images of two high-end diamond necklaces with their own detailed introductions. 'Eternal Light' used
After smoothly delivering her lines, Stella Smith smiled and gestured with her hand. The images on the large screen began to change, showcasing the million-dollar jewelry from the previous round. The esteemed guests present turned serious and quickly grabbed the small phones in their hands. These were specialized voting devices distributed for this auction, but they had an additional function: linking to a central system for bidding. The auction was lively, with enthusiastic and generous bidding from the wealthy attendees. Within twenty minutes, the first round of bidding for the million-dollar jewelry concluded. During this time, Dulcie grew increasingly tense. "Alright, the final two diamond necklaces worth tens of millions, ‘King World’ and ‘Eternal Light,’ will be auctioned simultaneously." Stella announced seriously. Two finely crafted rosewood podiums were raised on stage, each displaying a small, sparkling glass box, capturing everyone's attention. "‘Eternal Light’ and
The sky-high bid caused a buzz among everyone, eliciting admiration from all. Clearly, this mysterious user 9527, by doubling the bid instantly, was declaring to Dante: 'What if I slap you? I have more money than you!' Dante's face was extremely embarrassed, burning hot. Jena's complexion was also extremely confused. The words he had previously uttered made it impossible for him now to back down! One hundred and fifty million! Dante was also terrified. "Jena, it seems today... we can't push the price of 'King World' anymore. We don't have enough cash on hand." Dante whispered, his face burning. Jena turned pale with anger, unable to fathom who was bidding. Who could be so wealthy? "Hmph, really stupid, spending a hundred million to buy a piece of junk jewelry like 'King World'." Jena said disdainfully, her tone envious: "I think this person must be brainless! Utterly foolish!" "Indeed! These two pieces of jewelry originally cost just over ten million USD. Even considering their
Dulcie gave a speech on the stage with a relaxed and confident demeanor, sharing her creative journey. She was supported by rounds of applause, with the guests extending invitations and the reporters taking commemorative photos. The jewelry exhibition concluded successfully... Dulcie and Theophilus went downstairs, meeting reporters for interviews. Dulcie graciously shared her thoughts on receiving the award and interacted with representatives from various magazines. This was necessary, as by the next day, all the prominent Elysian Echo news outlets and reputable gemstone industry magazines would headline the news of Dulcie's ‘King World’ being auctioned for a sky-high price. Theophilus, accompanied by Barrett, went to the parking garage to get the car, then parked it on the roadside waiting for Dulcie. "Chairman Jake, the task you assigned is complete. Here is the item you wanted me to bid on." Barrett said seriously, handing over a glass box. Theophilus nodded, taking the glas
"Alright." Theophilus took a voice recorder out of his pocket: "This is the evidence we found. It turns out Orborne was behind it all." "What! Orborne!" Dulcie exclaimed in shock, her face angry: "I knew it, why it was so strange. On that night, all the company's surveillance cameras were cut off. It turns out someone was playing tricks inside the company. We're all from the same house, Orborne doing this is really too cruel." Dulcie was angry for a moment, then asked seriously: "Theophilus, what happened afterward? After getting the evidence, what happened to the thief and Orborne? Are we just letting them go?" Stealing a piece of jewelry worth over ten million USD is a serious matter! "The thief, upon being found with evidence, got scared of the matter escalating and returned the item." Theophilus slowly said: "He also confessed that Orborne was the one who instigated him." Dulcie nodded slightly, tapping her cheek thoughtfully. Theophilus spoke with a sense of reason, suggesti
"Let it go, Eugene, stop scolding the boy, it's not that big of a deal. It's just a small girl Dulcie, after all, wasn't her father also kicked out of the board by us in those years? There's nothing to fear about her." advised Eugene's wife, Xavia, her face unconcerned. Eugene's face turned a sickly green with anger as he said: "That's just typical of a woman's perspective! Do you think their family is still the same as before? Easy for our family to mess with? Haven't you watched today's news? The entire gem industry in Elysian Echo City is buzzing about Dulcie's designed piece selling for a hundred million USD! Now, Dulcie is the darling of the corporation, even the board views her as a cash cow!" Eugene slowly added: "Moreover, our family has wronged the James Family Incorporation, and we're still riding a rough wave, we can't afford to make more mistakes. The most crucial point is that such a significant weakness has fallen into Dulcie's family's hands, so we must bow down this ti
After listening to the recording, Ariel and Anselm were both extremely outraged but also somewhat scared. "Orborne is detestable! Always wanting to bring down our house!" Ariel exclaimed angrily. "His house really dares to do anything." Anselm added fearfully: "If not for luck and Theophilus's intervention, Dulcie could have been in big trouble this time." "Right. So how did he know about it?" Ariel suddenly asked. "Theophilus sent a copy of this recording to Orborne's house." Dulcie said. "What? Such a big matter and you didn't discuss it with your parents?" Ariel looked at Theophilus with extreme dissatisfaction: "Who gave you the right to decide? If Orborne's family seeks revenge, it falls on our heads, while you remain an outsider, right?" Dulcie spoke: "Mom, Theophilus's intention was to punish Orborne. They've harmed our family in the past; it's time they learned a lesson. Otherwise, why would they come to apologize to us now?" "Hmph!" Ariel snorted, deeply prejudiced agai
"This is just an added bonus." Eugene tried to smile: "Now that Dulcie has been promoted to a director of the corporation, I should reward her. This one million USD is a congratulatory gift for Dulcie's promotion! I hope Dulcie won’t be petty with Orborne anymore." Eugene spoke while smiling, then placed a briefcase on the table. He opened it to reveal stacks of bright bills inside. "Orborne, what kind of brother are you? Look at Dulcie’s bright future. Learn from her, stop living so recklessly." Eugene seriously lectured for the sake of formality. Ariel and her husband's eyes lit up at the sight of the cash on the table, feeling slightly swayed. "Dulcie, he has shown great respect for our family and sincerity. What do you think..." Ariel couldn't decide herself and turned to ask her daughter's opinion. Dulcie appeared worried, unsure of herself. She wasn’t swayed by the one million USD, but because she was completely unskilled in handling the situation. Initially, she definitely