Chapter 287

With that, Joel trod softly and ran over quietly with the lights dimmed, and the people paid no attention.

“Brother, sister-in-law, why are you guys here?”

“So you can be here but we can’t?”

Amused, Nell teased him.

Without taking the words to heart, Joel initiatively said, “Truth be told, our family is organizing the auction tonight. You can let me know which items you fancy later and I’ll notify them so no one will get in your way.”

Amid Nell’s surprise, Gideon glanced at him and said in a gruff voice, “Why don’t you just gift it to us since you have the power?”

Joel was stunned.

“That... Brother, don’t put me in a spot. It’s not as though you don’t know that our family’s finances are in the hands of my father. He’ll kill me if I really do gift it.”

Nell chuckled at his antics. It was then a young man walked over from a corner of the hall.

“Brother, sister-in-law.”

The person, wearing a dark gray suit, had rather handsome facial features. With his smile, he brought a rather refined and warm presence to the room.

Having met him once, Nell knew that he was Gideon’s best friend. He seemed to be an outstandingly talented doctor and Owen Jackman was his name. She immediately got up to greet him.

Bewildered to run into them here, Owen asked out of curiosity, “Sister-in-law, are you interested in jewelry?”

He was aware that Gideon had no interest in these.

Nell grinned. “No, I just came to take a look.”

Owen nodded without pursuing the matter further.

Since they were here, Joel did not go to the front and, might as well, arranged for a change of seats. He also pulled Owen over to sit at the back with Gideon and Nell.

“Brother, let me tell you. There are a few great items tonight and would really suit you, sister-in-law. I’ll let you know when they’re out later. You should take a good look.”

Nell quickly stopped him.

“Wait, don’t instigate your brother. We’re only here for a look and don’t have any thoughts about buying anything.”

Joel gave a sneaky smile.

“Sister-in-law, don’t be shy. Women shouldn’t scrimp and save on themselves. Even if you don’t spend the money, someone will spend it for you.

Furthermore, brother has a lot of money, you won’t...”

Before he could finish, Joel received a noogie in the head.

Joel grunted in pain as he held his head before turning to Gideon with an aggrieved look on his face.

“Brother, why did you hit me out of the blue?”

With a sullen face, Gideon coldly blurted, “Are you going to shut your mouth? Will you believe that I’ll toss you out of here if you don’t keep quiet?”

Joel immediately gestured a mouth-zipping motion to indicate that he would not speak anymore.

Then, Gideon held Nell's hand and muttered, “Don’t listen to his nonsense. My money is your money. It has nothing to do with other women.”

Nell could not help but smile.

Joel murmured in his head, calling Gideon uxorious. Still, he held his tongue and waited obediently for the auction to begin.

Soon, the event started with everyone present.

Nell could still recall the set of red coral jewelry that Gideon had gifted her. In fact, she felt that the set was perfect for the old madam. She was young and rarely came across an event for this sort of jewelry.

It was different for the old madam. Those long in the tooth tended to like things in red and green for their festivity and auspiciousness.

However, the set was given to her by Gideon. It was not right to regift it to someone else. Nell could only hope that she would be able to find a similar jewelry piece that would make the trip tonight worthwhile.

Knowing Nell’s thoughts like the back of his hand, Gideon whispered in her ear, “The jewelry actually comes with a matching set. It’s in emerald but the set is with my aunt. I guess she’s going to give it to grandma for her big seventieth.”

Dumbfounded, Nell frowned.

“Should we switch to something else? I don’t know if it’s good if we all gave her jewelry.”

Gideon shook his head.

“You know old folks, they just want to be happy. It’s a token of our regard, so there’s really no need to fuss over it.”

Nell nodded.

Since Owen sat right beside them, he heard their conversation.

He leaned in and muttered, “I drew a painting of the Southern Mountain that signifies longevity for the old madam’s birthday. It’s at my house. It’s nothing valuable but a gift from the heart. Brother, please come take a look if you have the time and point out if there’s anything improper. I can make changes.”

Not only was Owen medically skilled, but he was also a great painter, especially proficient in landscapes. It was said that he had inherited part of Old Master Jackman’s bearing.

Gideon bobbed his head.

“Grandma has always taken a liking to you. She’d love anything you draw. You don’t have to go through too much trouble.”

Owen smiled faintly.

Yet Joel was not having it.

“If I have a say, Grandma Leith is biased. Why is she happy as if she’s welcoming her grandson when Owen goes over and calls me a Cheeky Monkey instead?

“Also, also, the old madam was beside her with joy when Owen gave her a can of tea leaves last year. I managed to get my hands on a jade pillow from abroad but she merely took a glimpse at it. It really hurt me.”

Owen answered softly, “It came from my heart. Your jade pillow does nothing other than it is nice to look at.”

“But it’s expensive! I spent a lot on it.”

“My tea leaves aren’t cheap either.”

“Is your can of tea leaves more expensive than my jade pillow?”

“Even if it isn’t as expensive as your jade pillow, the sincerity is more present than your jade pillow.”

“Sigh, no, Old Owen, you’re just out to get me today!”

“...”

With the duo at each other’s throats, Nell cut them off.

“Wait, the jade pillow that you’re talking about, is it the phoenix-patterned jade pillow of the Han Dynasty that was uncovered a few years ago?”

Joel was delighted that she recognized the jade pillow. Thus, he replied, “Yes, yes, yes, that’s the one. Sister-in-law, you’re really knowledgeable to know what it is.”

Nell grinned awkwardly.

“No, I was just curious for a moment. How senseless can a person be to gift something a dead person had slept with as a birthday gift? Isn’t that like putting a hex on someone?”

Joel was speechless Owen and Gideon burst out laughing.

Hitting the roof, Joel argued through clenched teeth, “How could it be something a dead person slept with? The way you’re putting it, those antiques can’t be used then?”

Nell curled her lips to a feigned smile.

“Calm down, I didn’t say that. It’s because it’s a burial article so it might be a little inauspicious if you think about it. It was buried and then dug out to give as a present, don’t you think it’s...”

“Enough!”

Joel was on the verge of tears. “I finally realized. You three are ganging up on me today. Hmph! I’m not going to reason with you. You won’t understand even if I try!”

Spoiled by the President Chapter 286 A Little Odd Wrong Ride, Right Lover Chapter 1980 Atrophy of Love: Mr. Harris, Stop Fooling Around!

Chapter 487 The End Pt. 5 With that, he folded his arms and turned his body to a side, sulking.