Mr Blue's arrogance crumbled, and desperation took its place. He pleaded with Billion, "Mr Boulevard, I never meant any harm to Joy. I just wanted to talk to her, that's all. Please, I had no intentions of hurting anyone."Billion, maintaining his steely demeanor, replied, "Words alone won't suffice. Before we proceed, you will apologize to Joy directly."Mr Blue, now realizing the gravity of the situation, agreed hastily, "Of course, Mr Boulevard, I'll do whatever it takes to make things right. I'll apologize sincerely, and I promise to make amends."Billion, seemingly satisfied with Mr Blue's acceptance to rectify his mistake, decided to involve Joy directly. He picked up his phone and dialed her number, watching as Mr Blue nervously awaited the outcome.Joy, having seen the missed call, quickly answered, "Mr Boulevard?"Billion calmly responded, "Joy, please come into my office."Without hesitation, Joy agreed, "I'll be right there, sir."Thirty seconds later, a polite knock echoed
Andrew's office presented an abstract landscape of minimalism. Andrew, Billion, Joy, and Sam gathered around a polished metal table."Andrew, you really should get a piece of jewelry when you visit Mrs Harvey's shop," suggested Sam.Andrew nodded, considering the idea. "It could be a great way to test first-hand and prove the authenticity of her jewelry."Joy, however, interjected with caution in her voice. "But what if after we expose her, she claims you swapped the jewelry you got from her for a fake one? We need a more foolproof plan."Billion chimed in, offering a thoughtful suggestion. "Why not have Mrs Harvey herself make a video, verifying the authenticity of her creations? That way, there's no room for doubt."Eager nods of agreement filled the room as Billion's suggestion resonated with the group. Andrew, recognizing the advantage of the idea, decided to take it a step further."Let's bring Mrs Gift into the loop. Share everything we know about Mrs Harvey with her," Andrew p
As Andrew navigated the quiet streets, his car neared Mrs Gift's house. About 5 blocks away, he spotted Sam and Joy standing on the sidewalk. With a friendly wave, Andrew pulled up beside them, inviting them into the car. "Hop in, guys," he called out.Once settled, as the engine hummed softly, Andrew turned to Sam and Joy, curiosity etched on his face. "Why were you two standing on the road? I specifically asked you to meet me at Mrs Gift's house."Joy exchanged a glance with Sam before responding, "We were waiting for you, Mr Garfield."Perplexed, Andrew probed further. "But why here? I told you about Mrs. Gift's place."Sam chimed in, "We weren't sure if she was expecting us. You didn't mention anything about us going with you to Mrs Gift's house when we were discussing earlier."Nodding in understanding, Andrew conceded, "Fair point. Joy, you know Mrs Harvey well, and Sam, you've had an encounter with her. Your perspectives will be really helpful. That's why I asked you guys to co
Exactly one minute later, Andrew reentered the room, a small instrument in his hand. Mrs Gift, her curiosity piqued, asked, "What is that in your hand?"Andrew held up the device with a determined look. "This is a diamond tester," he explained. "It helps determine whether a gem is real or fake. Let me show you how it works."He carefully explained the process, outlining how the tester reacted differently to genuine diamonds compared to counterfeit ones. Mrs Gift's laughter from moments ago now seemed like a distant echo as the seriousness of the situation settled in.With a nod from Mrs Gift, Andrew continued, "If you have any jewelry you received from Mrs Harvey, please bring it out. We can test it right here and now."With a straight face, Mrs Gift regarded Andrew and calmly stated, "There's no need for me to bring anything here." The air in the room held a tension as she rose from her chair, her movements deliberate.She gestured for Andrew, Joy, and Sam to follow her, and the room
Suddenly, Mrs Gift asks, "Would you guys like a cup of tea?"Her question hung in the air, a surprising deviation from the somber atmosphere. The weight of the recent revelation still clung to the room, and Andrew, Sam, and Joy exchanged bewildered glances.As the three nodded in agreement, their expressions revealed a blend of astonishment and a flicker of curiosity. Andrew's furrowed brow softened, a glimmer of gratitude in his eyes. Sam raised an eyebrow but couldn't hide a hint of intrigue. Joy, caught between lingering disbelief and a desire for normalcy, managed a hesitant smile."I'll go and ask the kitchen help to make us tea." Mrs Gift said and let the room.About 10 minutes later, one of Mrs Gift's helpers entered the room with a polite smile. "The tea is ready," she announced, breaking the heavy silence. "Mrs Gift is waiting for you in the living room. Please follow me."Andrew, Sam, and Joy exchanged glances once more. As they followed the helper through the hallway, the a
The dim glow of streetlights casted a soft ambiance inside Andrew's sedan as it cruised through the quiet neighborhood.Joy turned to Sam, offering a reassuring smile. "Are you okay, Sam? Everything will go according to plan. Trust me."Sam glanced out of the window, "Joy. What if something goes wrong? If Mrs Harvey sees me, she'll blame everything on me and try to lock me up again."Andrew, hands steady on the wheel, chimed in. "Sam, you have the backing of the Boulevard family. Mrs Harvey can't hurt you. Tonight, the world will see her true colors."Joy nodded in agreement. "Mr Garfield's right. This is our chance to expose her for what she really is."As the car approached its destination, the three of them shared a collective breath, preparing to bring down the first of Billion Boulevard's enemies.The sedan came to a smooth stop in front of Mrs Harvey's residence. They exchanged determined glances before Andrew killed the engine and they stepped out of the car.Andrew took the le
"We should get right into the night's events." Charity Harvey said."Not yet." Mrs Gift replied."Why? Are you expecting some special guests?" Mrs Harvey asked.Just then, 3 men walked in. They worked for the most popular magazines and news media in the city. "Ah ha! Right on time." Mrs Gift said.The three men navigated through the crowd and stopped in front of Andrew, Mrs Harvey and Mrs Gift."Good evening, Mrs Gift," one of the men greeted with a polite nod. "We're thrilled to be here for the auction coverage."Mrs Harvey, slightly skeptical, raised an eyebrow. "Coverage? What's he talking about?"Mrs Gift beamed, "I reached out to them. They'll be featuring the jewelry auction in the next issue of their magazines!"Mrs Harvey's hesitation was evident in her expression, but she quickly masked it with a forced smile. "A feature, you say? Well, that's certainly... unexpected."Andrew chimed in, "It's a brilliant idea! Don't you agree?"Mrs Harvey, after a moment, nodded hesitantly,
Mrs Harvey took a deep breath before responding, "No, that won't happen. I vehemently refuse for the jewelry to be tested.""Are you hiding anything?" Someone in the audience asked."No." Mrs Harvey replied."So, why're you against the testing of the jewelry?" Another person asked. "I am not against it." Mrs Harvey replied."But you just said that the jewelry shouldn't be tested." Another person said."You see, esteemed guests, I implore you to trust my word. I have an unblemished record of integrity in this city."She began to address the audience, passionately outlining her numerous philanthropic endeavors and charitable contributions. "I've dedicated my life to supporting various causes, running numerous charities, and ensuring that every endeavor I undertake is grounded in sincerity and compassion."However, with each point Mrs Harvey made, murmurs of skepticism emanated from different corners of the room. Someone pointed out, "But a test would only confirm the authenticity, Mrs