Chapter 4: It's all fake.
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Gideon nodded and felt guilty towards Julia, naturally he would listen to her.
At this moment, everyone from the Celestia family had smiles on their faces because their Constance Celestia was engaged to the Cox family's Lucas Cox!
The Cox family and the Celestia family were considered a perfect match, and there were many advantages to this marriage.
What the Celestia family's grandfather valued the most was the influence behind the Cox family.
The Dulst family!
That was one of the top prestigious families in Runswick!
Constance was in high spirits today. In the past, she had been living under Julia's shadow, but today she finally had her moment of glory!
Just as everyone was full of joy, Julia entered with Gideon.
When they saw Julia, most women showed disdain while men had lecherous eyes.
Julia was already used to this. She first walked to the dollarer of the banquet hall and said, "Grandfather, I'm here, and this is... my husband, Gideon."
It stirred up a storm!
Hearing this name, the expressions of all the members of the Celestia family became exceptionally strange.
"Gideon, he actually has the audacity to come back?"
"What's wrong with Julia? Doesn't she know that this is Grandfather's sore spot?"
Everyone had looks of anticipation. Julia was in trouble!
As expected, Julia's grandfather, Culley Celestia, turned black with anger. "Why did you bring him here on such an important occasion? Get him out of here now or dirty my eyes!"
"Grandfather..." Julia had expected this result, but she still couldn't bear it.
Ever since that incident, her grandfather had been a different person towards her.
Not only did he kick her family out of the ancestral home, he also handed over the power of the company to her eldest brother. Now, he didn't even show her a good face, treating her as if she were a stranger.
At this moment, Constance mockingly spoke up, "Julia, are you intentionally trying to make trouble with me? Everyone here today is a distinguished guest, so look at who you brought with you?!"
It was her fiancé, Lucas, who had a look of disdain on his face as he stared at Julia. Even though she was in a pitiful state now and not well-regarded, her graceful figure and stunning beauty were still the dreams of countless men!
Licking his lips, Lucas composed himself.
He knew that the Lord Jose of the Dulst family was pursuing her, so he couldn't ruin his opportunity.
Although it was possible that in the future when Lord Jose grew tired of her, he could also enjoy his time with her.
Thinking of this, Lucas stood up and pretended: " Constance, after all, this is our cousin's husband. Don't speak so harshly."
"Husband?"
Constance's eyes flashed with contempt. "You really overestimate him. A criminal who just got out of prison, he's worthy of being my brother-in-law?"
Julia explained in a low voice, "Gideon... he... he's a veteran."
"A veteran?"
Lucas looked Gideon up and down. "Since my brother-in-law returned triumphantly from the battlefield, his rank must be high, right? But looking at your attire..."
Although Lucas didn't finish his sentence, his eyes were already full of mockery.
If Gideon had outstanding merits, his return would surely be grand and even the leader would meet him with a special car.
But now, Gideon was simply wearing the simplest training uniform. Let alone the grandeur, he didn't even have a dedollar uniform.
Everyone could easily see how poorly he was doing.
Seeing the mocking gazes of their relatives, Julia couldn't even lift her head.
She had wanted to bring Gideon here to see her grandfather's attitude, but she ended up embarrassing herself.
On the other hand, Gideon's expression remained unchanged. "Those fancy things are too troublesome. I don't want to steal the limelight."
Hearing Gideon's words, Lucas's face instantly turned ugly.
He coldly snorted, "Hmph, it seems that some people’ambition never dies until there is no way out! Since that's the case, let me show off!"
With that, he took out a box from his pocket.
Lucas directly knelt down on one knee. "Constance, this is something I specially entrusted a friend to get directly from the premier diamond mine in Africa. It took 99 hours from cutting to shaping! It represents my eternal love for you!"
Lucas opened the box, revealing a dazzling diamond ring inside!
"Oh my god!"
Everyone covered their mouths in astonishment.
"A diamond so big and shiny, I saw one at De Beers last time and it cost 340,000 dollar! This Cartier one is probably worth twice that!"
Which girl wouldn't be moved by a million-dollar diamond ring?
Constance happily threw herself into Lucas's arms. "Darling, thank you!"
After saying that, she couldn't wait to put it on her finger and intentionally walked in front of Julia.
"Julia, what do you think of my sister's ring?"
Julia forced a smile. "It's beautiful."
Even Mr. Culley, who had kept a straight face, nodded in satisfaction. "Constance, you've really found a perfect husband!"
Upon hearing this, Julia couldn't hide her disappointment.
She also wanted her marriage to be recognized by the family, and she wanted her husband to succeed!
Lucas smiled modestly. "Grandfather is being too kind. In the future, our Cox family and the Celestia family will be the best allies!"
With that said, Lucas changed the subject. "I wonder what gift Gideon, my brother-in-law, gave at the wedding?"
This sentence is obviously aimed at Gideon.
Who here doesn't know that Gideon and Julia's marriage is just a facade, merely to preserve the reputation of the Celestia family.
Don't talk about betrothal gifts, even the wedding ceremony was just a meal at home.
Gideon seemed as if he didn't hear Lucas's mockery, he only calmly looked at Julia.
"I saw that you were tempted when Lucas gave the diamond just now?"
Julia said angrily, "Nonsense, which woman doesn't like it?"
Gideon nodded slightly, "Alright, then I'll also give you a diamond!"
Gideon's words had already spread throughout the entire banquet hall.
Constance disdainfully pursed her lips, "I'm telling you, sister, it's not delicious to chew on someone else's bun! Even if your useless husband goes bankrupt, can he buy a better diamond than this?"
At this point, many guests had already laughed, is the Celestia family's son-in-law really a fool?
That's a diamond ring worth hundreds of thousands, and it's even produced from a famous diamond mine, its value is naturally even higher!
Lucas did not speak, waiting to see a joke.
Gideon smiled faintly, originally he planned to give the gift to Julia privately, but now he could only bring it out publicly.
He took out a small box from his pocket, slowly opening it: "Julia, this is my gift to you."
Inside the box, it was a pile of different-sized, incredibly dazzling diamonds!
That's right, it's a pile, and even the smallest one is bigger than the one Constance had in her hand!
"This —— this is impossible!" Constance's face instantly changed.
Mr. Culley, the Celestia family's old master, also furrowed his brow. Could it be that after all these years, the useless person from back then had become successful?
But the most shocked was still Julia.
Looking at the diamonds radiating light from the small box, her voice trembled: "These —— these are all for me?"
Before Gideon could speak, the diamonds were snatched away by Constance.
"It's impossible!" She was almost going crazy, "Lucas, your family is in the jewelry business, quickly see if these are real!"
Lucas swallowed his saliva, where had he seen such beautiful diamonds before?
But looking at Gideon's appearance, Lucas didn't believe that a useless person like him could produce such precious things.
Thinking of this, he gradually regained his calmness and said loudly, "After my appraisal, these diamonds are all fake!"
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