Edgar and His Destined Wife novel Chapter 88

Chapter 88 House Pet

Lisa had just started advertising when someone purchased the necklace for twenty times that of Jean’s necklace. Kellan was overjoyed and clenched his fist in excitement. But…

Lisa removed her earpiece and gestured at him, “How many more have you got?” Kellan was stumped. He just realized a fatal mistake. After all that time, he only produced a single piece!

He took out the remaining material, had a quick glance and soon slumped his head.Lisa had to divert the topic and started promoting Jean’s necklace again.

“Excuse me.” Jean spoke softly. “My bad.” Kellan took a step sideward and observed Jean who was removing the empty box and working – she was mechanically beading her chain while scribbling on messages.

He could not help but ask, “Do you really have that many orders?”

“Yeah.” Jean replied without lifting her head, “I am struggling to keep up.”

Her strategy of emphasizing quick turnover left the other candidates dumbfounded.

At most, they could only prepare a dozen.

Compared to Jean’s large inventory, they were simply not up for the competition. Some who were shrewd started sourcing for materials, however given the fact they had only chosen the best quality items, most of them were unable to replicate a full set.The ugly head of envy started protruding.

“She definitely knew of the topic prior to the competition, I mean come on! Out of the five judges, two were familiar with her!”

“That’s right, those boxes must be prepared in advance for her!”

As Sally walked in with her bracelet in hand, she overheard all of the slandering that was going on.

She was on good terms with Jean and her brazenness had also rubbed off on Sally, thus she retorted, “The boxes were just laid in the corner, why didn’t you go for it? Jean was one of the last person to enter the room but she has the highest sales. If you’re jealous, why don’t you buckle up and show us your strength rather than whining like a sore loser?

“You!” Brittany was among the crowd, “Well there goes the little dog tailing and wagging behind Jean. You’re trying to demonstrate your loyalty, right?”

“Stop all that libel this instant, I am friends with her!” Sally was on the verge of tears.

Brittany imitated her mockingly, “I am friends with Jean.”

The surrounding crowd snickered at her deriding tone.”Even if Jean is not well off now, she was once of the upper echelon. But for you? Are you dreaming? Have you ever verified it with her? I am sure that she must have treated you as her…”

The door opened abruptly as Jean carried the last empty box out.

She dropped the box on the floor and it rang hollowly.The murmurs stopped but their facial expressions remained.

Jean turned to Sally, “Why are you crying? Unless they’re telling the truth?”

“No, it’s not.” Sally muttered between her sobs.

As she rubbed her eyes and attempted to hold back her tears, Jean was reminded of her own past.

During Jean’s university days, there were lots of calumnies going on behind her, however given her family background they were still restrained. Even so she was not able to defend herself and could only wade in tears and sorrow.It was only at this stage of life that Jean understood that no one would ever empathize with mere tears.

She gestured toward Sally’s bracelet, “Go in.”

Sally bit her lips and darted in.

Once the door was closed, Jean inched toward the crowd with a sharp gaze that was interweaved with hatred.

“For those who were busy spouting nonsense, you better have the strength to back your words or else you might bite off more than you can chew.”

The crowd’s expression changed as they lowered their head and avoided her gaze.Brittany however was an exception, “Well it’s not like I lied. She tails you all day long and even reserves seats for you, isn’t she playing the role of a pet well?”

Jean chuckled, “I’ve never treated her that way. However, if it was indeed as you described, does it mean you don’t even meet the rights to be a pet?”

“What do you mean?” Brittany screamed with her veins popping.