Rewrite Her Thrilling Life (Lillian and Sebastian) novel Chapter 146

Chapter 146: Mockery

As soon as the stone was fully unveiled, the entire room fell silent, captivated by the stunning cherry blossom pink ivory before them. The delicate piece, though no larger than a small bowl, radiated an extraordinary brilliance that left everyone in awe.

Lilian held the ivory carefully, turning it over in her hands with reverence. Despite its modest size, the rarity of the piece was undeniable. The soft pink hue shimmered with a depth and clarity that was almost otherworldly.

“Oh my god, it’s absolutely breathtaking,” someone whispered nearby. “I’ve never seen pink ivory shine with such intensity.”

“Take a closer look,” another voice chimed in. “This isn’t just any pink ivory—it’s glass-grade quality. Truly exceptional.”

A murmur of admiration spread through the crowd. “That girl’s got unbelievable luck—two top-tier pieces in one day!” someone exclaimed, eyes wide with envy.

The revelation of the pink ivory quickly drew representatives from various prestigious jewelry houses, all eager to catch a glimpse of the rare find. Their footsteps echoed as they hurried toward the gathering, their faces alight with excitement.

Ethan’s dark eyes gleamed with a knowing light as he leaned toward Lilian. “Your luck is something else, Lilian,” he said, voice low and meaningful.

Lilian responded with a quiet, somewhat awkward laugh. It wasn’t merely luck that had brought her here; it was a unique skill, a talent that set her apart from the rest.

Nancy, her gaze fixed on the pink ivory resting in Lilian’s hands, spoke up with a tone that seemed more like pleading than negotiation. “Ms. Lilian, I’m willing to offer five million for that piece.”

The crowd turned toward Nancy as if she’d suddenly lost her mind.

“Do you even realize the true value of that pink ivory?” someone scoffed. “A pair of earrings in that color easily fetches five million. And you want to buy the entire chunk for that?”

“Yeah, and she said it like she was doing Lilian a favor or something,” another voice added with a sneer.

Whispers and sideways glances rippled through the onlookers, the atmosphere thick with disbelief and amusement.

Nancy’s cheeks flushed a deep red, and she cast a desperate look toward Ethan. But he appeared to ignore her entirely, speaking instead to his assistant as if Nancy’s offer hadn’t even been made.

Feeling helpless, Nancy turned to Joy for support. Stepping forward, Joy addressed the crowd gently, her voice calm and soothing. “Please forgive my cousin’s bluntness. She didn’t mean to offend anyone. Our family matriarch’s birthday is approaching, and she’s been searching desperately for the perfect gift. When she saw Ms. Lilian’s ivory, she was immediately drawn to it and got a little carried away. I hope everyone can understand.”

Later, Lilian also carved a statue and a piece of ink marble. Ethan purchased the statue for an astonishing five hundred million, while Lilian kept the ink marble close. It reminded her of someone dear, and she planned to transform it into a special gift.

Ethan eyed the dark stone in her hand with curiosity. “Kid, what do you intend to do with that ink marble? It’s not exactly a color most girls go for.”

Lilian glanced down at the stone, a mysterious smile playing on her lips. “That’s a secret.”

Ethan caught the subtle smile and decided not to press further.

By the time they finished cutting all the stones, the clock had already struck noon. Ethan checked his watch and suggested, “Lilian, it’s lunchtime. Why don’t we all go grab something to eat?”

Nancy hesitated, reluctant to join but forcing herself to endure it—she needed to maintain her dignity in front of Ethan.

Lilian, however, smiled softly and shook her head. “No, thanks. I have friends waiting for me, so I won’t be joining you.” She disliked sharing a meal with people she didn’t like—it would only spoil her appetite.

Ethan didn’t insist. He had a good idea why she declined.