Second Chances

Chapter 69 

The video was in high definition, and it was unedited. 

Every word was enunciated. The clarification was clear and distinct. 

The design director personally declared that Chapane had never sold this dress to Elsie. 

The sound of discussion instantly turned 

Elsie’s face flushed immediately. 

Into 

an uproar The reporters‘ cameras snapped photos of this scene with flashes. 

The situation became extremely awkward. A wealthy lady who was usually on good terms with Elsie was the first to speak up. “It’s just at gown,” she said. “Does it really matter if it’s authentic or fake?” 

“I know, right? As long as the gown looks good, isn’t it all that matters? Why be unyielding just because you are in the right?” NôvelD(ram)a.ôrg owns this content.

A few people spoke up for Elsie, and the emcee immediately caught on. 

“I reckon Mrs. Hall must be an unwitting victim too, but this doesn’t affect our charity gala,” the emcee said. “Why don’t we let Mrs. Hall change into another gown and carry on with the charity gala?” 

Elsie hurriedly left the stage and went backstage as if fleeing 

Backstage, she was trembling with anger. 

“This Sean is just a performer,” she said. “How dare he go against me in public!” 

The stylist beside Elsie advised her rationally, saying, “Mrs. Hall, the most important thing right now is to regain the face that has been lost. Don’t we still have a trump card? As long as you showcase our donation, everyone will see your capability.” 

Elsie tried her best to endure it, thinking, ‘Yes. I can’t give up. I have to 

o turn the tables!” 

She gritted her teeth and said, “You’re right! We still have Theo’s treasure tonight… 

Theo Golden was currently the most famous artist both domestically and internationally. 

A ceramic artwork from him was worth over 200 million dollars. 

His artworks were hard to come by. 

Those who could acquire his artworks were the top elites in the world. 

Elsie had leveraged Simon’s name and pulled every trick in the book to obtain Theo’s authorization. 

A donation of this level could undoubtedly make Elsie famous overnight. 

“Have the people bringing the item arrived yet?” Elsie asked through gritted teeth. 

The stylist said, “They have arrived. They are right at the door.” 

Elsie sneered and said, “Alright! Come with me. Let’s go up the stage now and showcase that treasure!” 

She immediately welcomed the people delivering the “treasure“. 

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The ones in charge of delivering Theo’s artwork were several of his protégés. 

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The person in the middle was holding a box made of high–grade rosewood. The thing inside was the “trump card” that Elsie had put a lot of effort and attention to detail into preparing for today’s charity gala. 

After Elsie changed into her gown, she immediately took that group of people and returned to the stage. 

Someone noticed the unusual attire of the group of people. 

Everyone pointed at that group of people and spoke. “They are wearing vintage–style gray–green traditional jackets. How come this outfit looks somewhat familiar?” 

“Could it be… Theo Garden?” 

“It can’t be him, right? Elsie is donating Theo’s artwork? When did she become so loaded?” 

Some of the women present had already gasped in astonishment. 

They thought, “in the past, a total donation of 200 million dollars at this charity gala was considered very impressive. And this year, with Elsie as the host, she actually wants to donate Theo’s artwork! And just one artwork from Theo is worth 200 million dollars! That means Elsie alone can donate 200 million dollars!! 

Discussions filled with admiration continued without interruption. 

These voices reached Elsie’s ears, greatly compensating for the vanity she had just lost. 

Elsie regained her proud demeanor and said with cheerfulness, “Although there was a little hiccup earlier, it doesn’t affect the joy I want to share with everyone today! That’s right. What I’m donating this time is a priceless rare treasure. It’s “Serenity, which is a notable work from Theo that represents his style.” 

“It’s actually ‘Serenity‘!” 

“This is Theo’s proudest work!” 

“Brad is indeed impressive! A mother’s status is elevated by the accomplishments of her son. Elsie is truly awesome this time!” 

The people watching below the stage were ecstatic. 

Any one of Theo’s works could shock the world. 

Amongst them, the porcelain vase, “Serenity“, was the artwork he was most satisfied with. It was also the most expensive artwork that represented his style. 

Everybody had been speculating about which country’s leader owned this treasure. Unexpectedly, Elsie had acquired it. 

Moreover, she was personally escorted by Theo’s protégés this time, which made the vase undoubtedly authentic. 

Sure enough, with the appearance of “Serenity“, everyone immediately forgot about the gown incident, leaving only deep awe and 

admiration for Elsie. 

Elsie had hidden resentment. She stared at the man who had exposed her in the crowd just now, a sinister cold glint flashing across her eyes. 

“Although I can’t get my hands on Chapane gown, I’m willing to donate ‘Serenity to tonight’s auction as an auction item,” she said. “The focus today is on charity. Mr. Rivera, since you’re here too, may I ask what you will donate?” 

Elsie anticipated that the value of the item Sean donated would be lower than hers. 

She thought, “I’ve donated 200 million dollars! What else could be more valuable than ‘Serenity‘ by Theo? Sean is just bringing shame upon 

himself!! 

The tide had now turned in favor of Elsie. 

Everyone was touched by her generosity and selflessness. They 

that Sean had been too overbearing earlier. 

The reporters turned their cameras toward Sean and started snapping away. 

Sean’s agent started to get anxious. “She’s the mistress of the Hall family,” the agent said. “Why on earth did you provoke her for no reason?” 

Sean looked disdainful. “What’s so great about being the mistress of the Hall family?” he said. “Humph. Fret not. She will lose her status as the mistress of the Hall family soon.” 

‘The mistress of the Hall family should be Emma, my precious niece,‘ he thought. 

Sean immediately called Emma. “Emma, I’ve done what you asked me to do,” he said. “It’s up to you and your husband to take action now.” 

In a dark corner at the charity gala that no one noticed, Emma picked up the phone. “Don’t worry, Uncle Sean,” she said. “She dared to speak to you sarcastically, I’ll be the first one to deal with her.” 

With that said, Emma walked out of the shadows. 

was fully prepared. Even her voice had been altered. 

She wore a hat and a mask today. She was 

It was 

all for the purpose of making Elsie meet her irreversible downfall. 

She sneered and slowly walked through the crowd toward the stage. 

“Ms. Weeds, you’ve declared your intention to donate ‘Serenity, but what evidence do you have to prove that “Serenity‘ belongs to you?” she 

asked. 

Elsie stared at Emma. She found Emma familiar, yet she couldn’t recognize who she was. 

“What nonsense are you spouting?” she said. “Master Theo sold ‘Serenity‘ to me personally. His protégés can testify tool Security, chase this troublemaking woman out!” 

“Really?” Emma said, deliberately elongating her voice.. 

She sneered and jumped onto the stage. 

“Master Theo cherishes original creations and detests piracy,” Emma said. “The first rule for everyone buying his works is that they have never copied someone else’s creative ideas and supported piracy by buying pirated goods. You wore a knockoff gown earlier, so how are you worthy of owning Master Theo’s work?” 

Right after Emma said that, the protégés of Theo instantly seemed to be enlightened. 

‘That’s right!‘ they thought. “Our master’s teachings are deeply ingrained in us. Master Theo will never sell his works to anyone who has supported any knockoff products! It’s just that we have just arrived, so we’re unaware of the earlier incident with the knockoff gown. 

Theo’s senior protégé immediately said with a serious expression, “Ms. Weeds, is what this lady said true? Did you wear a knockoff gown just 

now?