Chapter 73
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Before everyone lay a complete set of stunning emerald jewelrys a beautifully crafted pendant, an exquisite necklace, matching earrings, and a whole strand of gleaming green beads that fit perfectly around Brooke’s wrist.
The emeralds were of the highest quality, and the design was a true masterpiece. The intricate craftsmanship and brilliant setting left everyone in awe, everything was simply perfect,
Brooke’s eyes sparkled with joy. While emeralds weren’t particularly rare for them, discovering such a complete and finely crafted set felt like finding a hidden treasure. The stones appeared flawless, pristine, and beautifully pure,
Even Jade, who usually looked down on others, couldn’t tear her eyes away from the jewelry. She could only dream about how stunning it would look on her.
“Honey, help me put it on!” Brooke exclaimed, excitement bubbling over as she handed the jewelry box to Josh,
Josh moved quickly, used to helping Brooke with her jewelry. But when the entire emerald set adorned her, he was taken aback by the transformation.
Brooke’s fair skin glowed against the regal green of the emeralds, enhancing her elegance and grace, and making her look breathtaking. The jewelry highlighted her beauty without stealing the spotlight, completely captivating Josh.
Caspian frowned, struggling to understand how Ash from a modest background could own something so exquisite.
“If this is fake, it doesn’t matter how pretty it is; it shouldn’t be given to Mom,” Caspian said, picking up the pendant and examining it closely.
The emerald’s purity seemed almost surreal, and the craftsmanship was stunning—something beyond what an average person could create.
Though Jade knew the truth about the emeralds, she chose not to defend Ash when she heard Caspian speak. Even if the jewelry was real, it wouldn’t change how others viewed it.
Brooke suddenly realized that her precious daughter Ash had only been back for less than a month and hadn’t had the chance to buy anything extravagant. Jewelry of this caliber was incredibly rare, and even with money, it wasn’t a guarantee you could find it. This thought made her question whether Ash’s gift was real.
Although she felt a pang of disappointment at the idea that Ash’s thoughtful gift could be fake, she quickly defended her daughter. “Caspian, that’s really uncalled for! No matter what, this is a heartfelt gift from Ash!”
Josh’s initial awe began to fade as he grappled with the unsettling thought—how could his beloved wife wear something fake? But it was from their cherished daughter. He didn’t know how to react.
“Do you have any proof that it’s fake?” Ash asked calmly, fixing her gaze on Caspian, feeling a mix of frustration and disbelief at her older brother’s accusations.
Caspian examined the pendant in his hand, a smug smile spreading across his face as he said, “You might be trying to copy someone else’s work, but to imitate a master like Elysian Gems? Do you even know how rare their pieces are? That’s where you messed up.”
Jade, standing nearby, could hardly contain her glee—finally, she had found a way to bring Ash down.
“Elysian Gems is the founder of Dream Couture, a world–renowned designer. Her clothing starts at six figures, and her jewelry is even rarer, with only about ten pieces in existence worldwide. Ash, did you really get duped?”
While Jade pretended to be concerned for Ash, her words only served to support Caspian’s claims, framing Ash’s gift as a fake.
Ash fell silent for a moment, realizing that while she often sketched clothing designs, she had never ventured into the
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intricate world of jewelry–making. To her surprise, it turned out her jewelry design carried more weight than her clothing.
“If you really think you know Elysian Gems‘ style, then why don’t you open your eyes and show me where this is fake?” She lost her cool, her voice carrying a hint of authority as she locked eyes with Caspian.
Under her intense gaze, Caspian felt an unexpected flicker of unease, but he quickly brushed it off. ‘Why should I feel intimidated by her? How could she possibly exude such confidence? I must have been imagining things!‘ he thought.
Holding up the pendant, he retorted, “You won’t see reason until it’s too late, will you? I’ll make sure you know the truth.”
With a sneer, he pointed to the “EG” engraving on the pendant. “This is Elysian Gems‘ signature. You didn’t even know that? No wonder you fell for this!”
“Caspian, don’t be too harsh on Ash; it makes sense she wouldn’t know who Elysian Gems is, given her background. I did see her working at Dream Couture, so this piece could be the real deal,” Jade chimed in gently.
Though she sounded like she was defending Ash, her words subtly suggested that since Ash had seen Elysian Gems‘ true work, she might have been trying to imitate it.
Ignoring Jade’s attempts to stir the pot, Ash fixed her gaze firmly on Caspian, a glint of disdain in her eyes. “So, you really have no evidence proving that this isn’t Elysian Gems‘ work; you just assume I couldn’t possibly have something so extraordinary, right?”
As Ash calmly pressed her questions, Caspian felt a sudden twinge of guilt. ‘Could it be that the gift Ash has given is genuine?‘ he thought.
Just moments ago, Jade’s words echoed in his mind—Ash must have seen the real designs by Elysian Gems at the store, convincing herself that her imitation wouldn’t be noticed. That confidence gave her the audacity to claim it so boldly.
‘It has to be that way! If I couldn’t get my hands on something like that, how could Ash possibly have it?‘ he thought.
“Absolutely not!” Caspian shot back, his tone firm. “With our family’s resources, we can’t even score a piece designed by Elysian Gems. How could you possibly have one?”
“This is real,” Ash said, almost laughing in disbelief. ‘Am I really supposed to be imitating myself?‘ she thought.
But the skepticism on their faces was all too clear; no one seemed willing to take her at her word. If she were to claim she was the designer Elysian Gems, it would likely only fuel their disbelief.
“Ash, come on. Even if you just give Mom something simple, she’d still be thrilled,” Jade said, trying to sound supportive, though her doubt was evident.
The tension in the room had reached a boiling point, leaving even the Turner parents confused about who was telling the truth.
In Brooke’s eyes, her beloved daughter would never try to pass off a fake, yet Caspian had a valid point.
“Enough of this arguing! No matter what, I love the gift Ash gave me,” Brooke declared, snatching the exquisite pendant from Caspian’s hands, hoping to end the bickering.
Caspian shot Ash a disdainful look. “A fake is still a fake. Mom only believes you because she loves you. You should be careful not to let her down.”
Ash frowned, her patience wearing thin. She hadn’t wanted to engage in this drama, but Caspian wouldn’t back off.
“What’s all this noise? It’s quite lively in here!” Just then, Dorothy walked in, her presence brightening the room, with the handsome Calvert right behind her.
