Chapter 417

“It seems… there is indeed such a matter.”

Hearing Nancy’s words, Harriet became nervous instantly.

“As far as I know, Eliana was an employee in your department back then. Is that correct? As the

director during that time, you should be held responsible for such a life-threatening matter.”

Nancy’s tone was serious, and her face turned grim, leaving Harriet overwhelmed with worry.

However, it seemed that Nancy only brought up the topic just to intimidate Harriet. Eliana didn’t feel

concerned at all and was very touched instead.

Finally, she had a supporter to back her up. Nancy was clearly standing up for her.

“Miss Stone, what do you have to say for yourself? Do you have a problem with what I said?”

Nancy knowingly stared at her and continued, “I used to be a young woman like you. I know that girls

always come up with all kinds of ideas to get what they want. Some do whatever it takes, even if it

means hurting others.”

Listening to Nancy’s remarks, Harriet could only lower her head in embarrassment.

Nancy was well-respected by society and held at high regard by her peers due to her commanding

presence and astounding intellect. Although she was no longer the young and physically strong woman

she once was, Harriet could easily tell why such a powerful man like Earle valued her insight on

important matters.

“Mrs. Moran, you are absolutely right!” Harriet hurriedly explained. “I didn’t personally hurt anyone. It’s

just that some of my men didn’t handle the matter properly. But don’t worry as I’ve already taught them

a lesson. Rest assured, it won’t happen again.”

“That’s very good to hear.” To Harriet’s surprise, Nancy suddenly smiled warmly and said, “Don’t be

nervous, Miss Stone. I am quite pleased with how you fixed the situation. You’re a remarkable woman

worthy of praise.”

Nancy turned to the maid beside her and ordered, “Go fetch the gift I prepared for Miss Stone.”

Within seconds, the maid returned with a black jewelry box and presented it to Harriet.

With her mouth hanging open in surprise, Harriet stared at it and asked, “Mrs. Moran, what is inside?”

“Go ahead and open it; then let me know what you think,” Nancy said graciously with smile in her eyes.

Visibly excited, Harriet hurriedly opened the jewelry box and saw an elegant jade pendant lying inside.

Judging from its unique and meticulous design, it appeared to be an expensive antique.

“Mrs. Moran, I’m in awe. Is this really for me?” Harriet picked up the pendant carefully, her heart racing

inside her chest.

Sitting across from Harriet, Eliana had witnessed the entire scene. She immediately recognized the

pendant, which had been featured in a jewelry magazine. It was a priceless collector’s item.

A tight knot suddenly formed inside Eliana’s stomach. It seemed that Nancy also liked Harriet.

Eliana felt a great sense of displeasure. In order to hide her true emotions, she lowered her head and

drank some milk.

At the same time, Maurice finally returned to the room. Glancing at the shiny pendant in Harriet’s hand,

he frowned in concern.

“Grandma, why does she have your jade pendant?”

Nancy raised her eyebrows and calmly said, “I gave it to Miss Stone. She deserves it, after all. It suits

her, don’t you think?”

Her words of approval made Harriet extremely happy.

It turned out that Nancy liked her! How fortunate she was! Otherwise, why would she give her such an

expensive pendant? It seemed that Harriet had finally gained Nancy’s blessing to marry into the Moran

family.

With her heart bursting with joy, Harriet became overconfident and at ease.

After all, only a fool would disapprove of her. She had a beautiful appearance, influential family

background, and a winning personality. Without a doubt, Nancy truly liked her for Maurice.

Without Harriet noticing, Nancy calmly took a sip of soup and winked at her bewildered grandson.

“Maurice, as you can see, I like Miss Stone very much. I gave this gift to her because I want to

welcome her as my sworn granddaughter. How about holding a legal ceremony today to make it

official? I think it’s a good idea for you to have a sworn sister.”

Hearing this, Harriet was utterly dumbfounded. The triumphant smile on her face was quickly wiped

out.

Finally enlightened, Maurice stopped frowning and chuckled lightly in amusement.

Although he knew that his grandmother always had a few tricks up her sleeve, he didn’t expect her to

use such a clever method.

If Harriet became his sworn sister, then she was not legally allowed to marry him.

His big problem could be solved in this way!

“Ptui!”

Listening to their conversation while drinking, Eliana suddenly spat out the milk in her mouth.

It just so happened that Maurice was right beside her. His silk shirt and trousers were stained by the

milk.

However, he wasn’t annoyed at all. Instead, he picked up the tissue on the table and gently wiped

Eliana’s mouth.

“Drink more carefully next time.”

After dabbing Eliana’s lips dry, Maurice turned to Harriet and said calmly, “Since Grandma wants you to

become her sworn granddaughter, I have no qualms in accepting you as my sworn sister. This

arrangement will only make the relationship between our two families grow stronger. That’s what you

want to happen, right?”

Delighted with how her scheme was playing out, Nancy smiled with satisfaction.

It seemed Maurice liked Eliana so much that he was even willing to participate in such a foolish trick.