Chapter 8
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"Heart of the Ocean?"
Alani's eyes widened in shock. This gem was a unique, world-renowned treasure that every woman dreamt of. Especially, she had just lost her prized diamond.
With a triumphant smile, Alani hurriedly snatched the Heart of the Ocean package. "I am Lady Olson. This must be the Heart of the Ocean that Soren ordered for me. How could you mess up something so simple? If someone else ends up with it, I'll be out over 20 million dollars for nothing!"
The delivery person looked confused as he checked the shipping slip. "The address is for Lady Olson at the Bronze Manor. There shouldn't be a mistake."
Eager to claim the gem, Alani tore open the package, revealing the stunning pinkish-blue Heart of the Ocean. The gem's brilliance made her look even more radiant.
"Still trying to argue? I'm going to file a complaint. Do you even realize that someone from the Bronze Manor isn't worthy of wearing the Heart of the Ocean?"
Embarrassed, the delivery person apologized repeatedly before quickly leaving.
Moments later, the delivery person returned with another package. "There's also a package for Lady Olson at the Golden Manor."
Alani cast a scornful look at Lizzie. "Oh, your foolish husband ordered a gift for you too. Let's see what it is."
Laughter erupted from the crowd. "Maybe it's just some cheap trinket."
As Alani unwrapped the package, a diamond necklace worth fifty thousand dollars sparkled before Lizzie's eyes.
Lizzie covered her mouth, tears of joy welling up. "Is this a gift from Josh?"
Seeing the inexpensive diamond necklace, Alani couldn't help but mock, "Trying to show off with a fifty-thousand-dollar necklace? But compared to my Heart of the Ocean, yours is just trash."
Throwing the necklace back at Lizzie, Alani sneered. Despite the ridicule, Lizzie felt content. 'It's a gift from my Josh. That's what makes me happy.'
Just then, a luxurious Cullinan SUV arrived at the entrance of the Bronze Manor.
A dashing young man in a suit approached Lizzie with flowers. "Lizzie, that fool let you endure the cheap service here on your birthday?"
The man was Sage Mitchell, Lizzie's admirer. "I've booked the banquet hall at the Golden Manor for your celebration."
"I won't go with you," Lizzie said coldly without a second thought.
"Is this the gift from that fool? A fifty-thousand-dollar necklace?" Sage noticed the cheap necklace around Lizzie's neck and saw an opportunity.
He presented a refined gift box. "Lizzie, this is a five-hundred-thousand-dollar necklace. If you agree to be with me, it's yours!"
"Sorry!" Lizzie said firmly, turning to enter the Bronze Manor.
Sage grabbed her arm. "Lizzie, you're willing to endure hardship with that fool but won't choose me? What's so special about him?"
Sage's patience snapped as Lizzie acted coldly. The crowds watched with scorn.
"Gest lost! How dare you touch my wife!" A furious voice roared from behind.
A figure, moving like lightning, grabbed Sage's wrist with such force that it twisted his face into a grimace.
"Josh!" Lizzie cried out in surprise, her eyes brimming with tears of joy.
Josh effortlessly lifted Sage and tossed him aside. "Disappear now or the Mitchell family will be erased from Granville today!"
Sage scrambled to his feet, defiant. "You fool. Do you think you can do anything to me? I will kill you today."
As the atmosphere grew tense, the crowd suddenly erupted in gasps.
"Oh my God, is that the new mayor of Granville?"
"Isn't that Mars Rocha, the richest man? Why is he personally here in Granville?"
" Eleanor, the Jewelry tycoon. is here as well! Her wealth was immense.Why all the big shots are here today?"
The arrival of these powerful figures created overwhelming pressure among the crowd.
Sage, seeing these influential people, lost all bravado.
Mars Rocha scanned the crowd with a cold gaze, eventually focusing on Sage.
Slap!
Without a word, Mars slapped Sage across the face, the sharp sound echoing across the Bronze Manor entrance.
The crowd was stunned, unsure why he would strike Sage.
"You scoundrel. The Mitchell family is no longer needed!"
"What?" Sage, still reeling from the slap, was shocked by what happened next.
"Eldorania Group is terminating its contract with the Mitchell family!"
"Ascalia Company is terminating its contract with the Mitchell family!"
"From now on, Violet Company is ending all luxury supply contracts with the Mitchell family!"
"..."
Behind Mars, top-tier groups declared their stance.
At that moment, Sage's phone rang. The urgent voice on the other end was loud enough to be heard without the speaker. "Mr. Mitchell, Garnetp Group has gone bankrupt!"
Plop!
As the phone call ended, Sage collapsed to the ground in shock.
"The Mitchell family's Garnetp Group has gone bankrupt?"
"Shh! Angering Mr. Rocha—no matter how prominent a family in Granville, they can fall instantly."
Whispers of disbelief spread through the crowd, as they feared further retribution from Mr. Rocha.
"How could this happen..."
Sage struggled to process the sudden turn of events.
Eleanor, the Jewelry tycoon, was in her elegant evening gown. She looked at Sage with cold eyes. "You angered the wrong person!"
Sage pleaded, "Mr. Rocha, please..."
Mars Rocha waved a hand dismissively. "Get him out of here." A group of bodyguards immediately threw Sage out.
The remaining guests were left in a state of fear and shock. Alani, hidden among the crowd, watched Josh and Lizzie with a cold gaze, a cruel smile curling her lips. 'With the Mitchell family ruined, Josh and Lizzie will surely be dealt with next!'
Just as Alani fantasized about Josh and Lizzie facing the Mars's wrath,he turned to Lizzie and Josh with a beaming smile.
If not for the earlier act of destroying the Mitchell family, they might have mistaken Mars for a benevolent figure.
But then, a scene even more jaw-dropping unfolded.
Mars walked gracefully towards Lizzie, followed by prominent figures including Eleanor and Emmitt, all wearing friendly smiles.
Mars said warmly, "Mrs. Parker, the birthday banquet at the Elvenda palace is ready. Please go with us!"
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