Chapter 18
She carefully felt the cheongsam’s fabric, her face showing delight. “This pattern is the work of a Suzhou embroidery master, isn’t it? Young ladies who know how to choose such gifts are rare these days.”
Ryan immediately added, “Emily spent a long time picking it out. She said this pattern suits you best.”
“Good child,” Grandma affectionately took my hand. “Compared to those flashy but insubstantial gifts, the thought behind this one is even more precious.”
The matron who had mocked earlier looked very
uncomfortable.
Ryan coldly swept his gaze over the room. “The gifts my wife gives are not for others to judge.”
The guests immediately fell silent, no one daring to show any more disdain.
Grandma patted the back of my hand. “Come, sit by me, and tell me how you found such a special gift.”
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But just as I sat down, a commotion came from outside.
Several police officers walked in and said solemnly, “Sorry to disturb. We received an urgent tip. The
Williams Group is suspected of major commercial fraud. We would like to ask Ms. Emily Williams to come with us for questioning.”
After leaving the police station, I was in a complete daze.
The Williams Group was suspected of massive commercial fraud, and its funding chain had completely collapsed.
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