Chapter 144: Who Needs Olivia to Support Her Business?
If not for Alexander’s presence, Georgina’s face would have darkened completely. Alexander willingly accompanying Olivia shopping? What a joke!
Georgina’s expression stiffened slightly, but she quickly masked it by recommending a few pieces of her own jewelry designs to Olivia. “These are some of my latest creations, including one that won first place in this year’s Falcrest Jewelry Design Competition,” she said, and tried to calm herself. There’s no way Alexander could genuinely like someone as useless and unattractive as Olivia.
Olivia took a look at the pieces. She had to admit, Georgina’s designs were impressive, and the jewelry was undeniably exquisite.
Georgina’s eyes flicked toward Alexander before she held up the award-winning necklace. “This pearl necklace might not feature any top-tier gemstones, but it’s my personal favorite,” she said with a meaningful smile.
She turned her attention to Alexander and asked, “Alex, do you know why I chose pearls as the main material?”
Alexander didn’t respond. Jewelry didn’t interest him at all.
Georgina glanced at Olivia before letting her gaze linger on the necklace. “Because the first gift you ever gave me was a pearl hairclip,” she said softly, as though lost in nostalgia.
It was a story meant to evoke memories, but Olivia could sense the words were deliberately aimed at her. “I still remember that year. It was my tenth birthday. It was the first time I celebrated outside my home, at the Wilson Mansion. There were no parents, no relatives…”
Georgina lifted her gaze to Alexander, her eyes brimming with fond remembrance. “That day, you gave me a pearl hairclip. It made me feel that even in the Wilson family, I wasn’t entirely alone.”
With a gentle smile, Georgina continued, “I transformed our shared memories into new creations. Jewelry with a soul; those are the most touching and meaningful pieces.”
Olivia quietly observed Georgina indulging in her own sentimentality, then shifted her focus to Alexander. In her past life, Olivia had been so consumed by jealousy at Georgina’s words that she never noticed Alexander’s expression. But now, it was impossible not to see the stark contrast: Georgina’s face was full of emotion, while Alexander’s remained completely indifferent. The disparity was… intriguing.
“Honey, why don’t you buy me this necklace?” Olivia suddenly suggested.
Georgina cast Olivia a quick glance, a cold smirk forming in her mind. Still can’t stand hearing about our shared past, can you?
“Hmm?” Alexander looked at Olivia, raising an eyebrow. He didn’t think she was particularly drawn to this necklace.
Olivia glanced briefly at Georgina and sighed dramatically. “I never realized Ms. Georgina had such a difficult childhood. Since this necklace is her award-winning design, it must be the most expensive piece here, right? Didn’t I say I’d support Ms. Georgina’s business? Of course, I should choose the most expensive one.”
Georgina froze, utterly stunned. Olivia’s interpretation of her words had taken an unexpected turn. Had she inadvertently created a situation where Georgina seemed destitute and in need of Olivia’s charity?
Without hesitation, Alexander gestured for Henry to pay. Shopping with women was not his forte, and this was certainly a first for him.
Georgina’s lips twitched. Who asked Olivia to support my business? I’m wealthy enough! Does this woman even understand the implications of what I said?
After the purchase was made, Olivia turned to Georgina with a sincere expression. “Ms. Georgina, if you ever face any challenges, feel free to let me know. I certainly wouldn’t be as stingy as my husband, giving just a hairclip as a gift.”