Aylmer's face showed shock, then an expression of extreme contempt appeared.
"So, you are the famous Theophilus, I heard you live off the Millers. How shameful for us men!" Aylmer mocked: "What's the matter, Theophilus? Jealous? Can't afford a jade necklace worth over a hundred thousand, and you won't let others gift it to Dulcie?"
The room erupted into mocking whispers against Theophilus, everyone siding with Aylmer.
After all, Aylmer was considered to have the best financial standing among their high school friends, and being associated with such a promising young wealthy individual could bring them notoriety.
Theophilus shook his head, saying: "This jade necklace you have is coated with a layer of chemical wax on the surface. Beneath it is second-grade jade, worth at most two to thr
