Chapter 1078:
Now, everything had flipped. She was the one left by Colton. And that woman, Allison, not only had hooked up with the richer Kellan, but she was now using her own words to mock her.
Meanwhile, Kellan had brought the toolbox back. âAllison, everythingâs here.â He also put on a pair of professional gloves. âI can pass you what you need so you donât have to search for it later.â
Allison smiled. âOkay.â She glanced up at Fabian. âI wonder if it would be possible for your staff to clear a table for me? And maybe bring a lamp?â
âOf course,â Fabian replied with a nod. âSomeone, please do as Ms. Clarke has asked.â
In no time, the crowd stepped aside to make room. Once everything was set, Allison put on a pair of white gloves and gently placed the brooch on a handkerchief. She examined the cracked area closely, her attention sharp. âBrush.â
Kellan handed it to her. âHere you are.â
He knew how careful Allison was when it came to restoration. It reminded him of when she had worked on Keanuâs painting. She seemed to get lost in her work, as if nothing else mattered. She was focused and precise.
This made Melany uneasy. âMs. Clarke, I heard this brooch is worth hundreds of thousands. If youâre not careful and damage the gems, it will cause a huge problem.â
She was clearly trying to put pressure on Allison. Although Melany didnât fully understand Allison, she was doing her best to interfere.
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As expected, after Melany spoke, the others began to agree.
âYes, this brooch definitely looks like it was made by a top designer. Itâs safer to leave such a delicate job to the experts.â
âMs. Clarke is so young. She doesnât seem like someone who specializes in jewelry restoration.â
âDonât underestimate Ms. Clarke. I heard from a restoration expert that she once helped Keanu Stevens fix a damaged painting, and it turned out amazing!â
âBut compared to paintings, gemstones are much trickier, especially with all the cracks in them.â
The last comment echoed Melanyâs own thoughts.
âMs. Clarke, as everyone has mentioned, while youâve restored paintings, gemstones are much more complicated. Youâd better admit it and let professionals handle this if you canât.â
Melany noticed Allisonâs calm face and felt as though she were being brushed aside. But she didnât back down; she still wanted to interfere. âThereâs no need to act like youâre skilled. Just admit it, and we wonâtâ¦â
Before she could finish, Kellan sharply interrupted her with a cold, cutting tone. âIf you donât want trouble, stay quiet.â
When Kellan raised his gaze, he found himself in a poorly lit room, his body mostly engulfed in darkness. The harsh overhead light created a stark contrast, throwing the sharp angles of his face into focus.
âAllison is busy. This isnât a place for anyone to just waltz in and stir things up.â Kellan spoke calmly, but as he lifted his head, not only Melany but everyone else in the room froze.
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