anding as if Kimberly

she could wear that necklace at the

is necklace is from my wedding gifts from the Holden family. Since when does anyone else get to dict

was s

who usually bore everything q

g you one last time. Return the necklace immedia

ch a cold tone, it meant he had

d shoulder that lasted at least a month. No matter how much Kimb

ad groveled like a dog just to gain a bit of De

o impress another woman, Declan, are you a CEO or merely a gigolo?" she s

e call, leaving a seeth

the one to hang u

imberly upset because you wanted to take me to the

ed fuel to Declan's

otice her. She's been with us for barely a year an

e necklace, Valerie was worried and annoyed, y

mberly is this upset over a mere necklace, im

e. It's a disgrace to the Holden fam

ir, murmuring, "Don't worry, you'll wear that e

and she embraced Declan.

tion venue, a professional mana

about the item you're con

"I'd like to donate under my own name inste

ckly responded, "Absolutely! The auction re

ers lightly touching the

ting this

essional in the auction industry, he reco

lite families including the Howard family, not functioning as a professional auction house. This necklace, crafted from rare mater

e's worth, a treasured gift from her grandmoth

ad once auctioned it off without her p

event's hostess, who bought it at the highest price, facilitati

a madwoman by Declan when she attempted to reclaim it.

never attended a

s to benefit from her treasure

with Mrs. Howard's intentions for hosting this event," she

a bright smile. "I want to personally present this neckla

considering the informal nature of the charity auction and K

u know when it's your t

the second floor. One, a man in a champagne-colored suit with an ope

stunning necklace and even presenting it herself.

rtially obscured by shadows. "Do you think she reali

ine, swirling it thoughtfully before replying softl