Married a Secret Billionaire

Chapter 33

Cordelia felt her heart squeeze. She turned her head, and Annie and her locked eyes. The latter looked at her anxiously.

“Why did she ask for you?” Annie frowned. “She must be up to no good. Watch out, Cordelia!”

“Hmm, it’s going to be okay.” Cordelia walked to Karine’s office calmly.

Karine pulled up all of the blinds in the office intentionally. She even left the door open with the intention of showing everything that was happening inside to everyone out there.

Cordelia was suspicious. It seemed she was not trying to start something with her.

After all, all eyes were on them.

“Cordelia, this is Mr. Jones from the Star Group.” Karine introduced her with a bright smile. “Mr. Jones, this is our company’s top salesperson of the month!”

Cordelia nodded, smiling courteously. However, the more she looked at Karine, the more she thought what Annie said was right.

She was up to no good.

Oliver Jones was a gentle middle-aged man. From the moment Cordelia entered, he had his eyes on the ring she wore. He had been staring.

“It’s your lucky day, Cordelia!” Karine smirked. “Although Mr. Jones is a businessman, he’s quite the expert in jewelry appraisal. He’s also a permanent member of the Jewelry Association. Many jewelry stores hired him for appraisal. Hah! Mr. Jones’s eyes are as powerful as the precision instrument. With a glance, he can tell whether a piece of jewelry is authentic!

She turned to look at Oliver. “Mr. Jones, what do you think of the ring that Cordelia is wearing?” Copyright Nôv/el/Dra/ma.Org.

Cordelia’s heart was pounding. She instinctively covered the ring on her finger.

Oliver stood up, saying with a courteous smile, “Ms. Cordelia, I wonder if I can take a look at it?”

Cordelia hesitated. At that moment, some curious colleagues out there were watching.

Karine crossed her arms before her chest. There was a grin at the corner of her lips as if she was ready for a drama.

“Mr. Jones, this ring is worth nothing,” Cordelia said softly. “It’s just a dress ring. There’s nothing special about it. It’s not worth it to take a look at it.”

“Really?” Karine’s shrill voice echoed. “Hah! I heard someone telling me that this was her wedding ring!

“Why are you so petty, Cordelia? Mr. Jones is passionate about precious stones. Just show him! He’s the company’s VIP. Don’t you dare offend him!”

Cordelia took a deep breath. She now understood the real purpose Karine had opened the windows and door.

She froze for a few seconds before removing the ring expressionlessly. She placed it on the desk.

Oliver smiled. He put on a pair of white gloves, and then he took the professional Chelsea Filter out of his bag. He picked up the ring carefully and looked at it thoroughly.

However, the more he looked, the more dramatic his expression became.

Cordelia was nervous. Marcus had told her that the ring did not worth much the previous night.

Karine had brought a jewelry expert here for nothing else but to determine that it was defective so that she would be humiliated, right?

“Ms. Cordelia.” Oliver suddenly spoke. “Where did you get this ring from?”

Cordelia was confused when she saw his serious and shocked expression.

“My husband gave it to me. It’s my wedding ring. Is there a problem?”

Oliver’s eyes widened. “May I know what your husband’s name is?”

Cordelia frowned, finding the question that came out of nowhere strange. Nevertheless, she remained courteous as she replied softly, “Grist.”

Oliver was stunned. Not only did the doubt in his eyes not go away, but there was more now.

How was it possible that he was a Grist? The tiny, inconspicuous totem on the ring was the symbol of the Hamertons from Centrolis!

If he were not mistaken, the ring was the Hamertons’ heirloom. It was worn by their ancestors of noble status in the past.

Karine noticed the odd expressions on Oliver’s face. Failing to hold back, she asked. “Mr. Jones, what’s wrong with the ring? Hah, is it fake?”

More and more people gathered outside to watch and discuss among themselves.

Cordelia bit her lip and silently took the ring back. She put it on her ring finger again.

“Not only is the ring authentic, but it’s priceless.” Oliver removed the gloves. “This is an emerald, while the ring should be pure gold extracted from the Hume Gold Mine. Although the design is ancient, it’s priceless.”

“What!?” Karine had a change of expression. “M-Mr. Jones, are you sure about that?”

“What? Are you questioning my competency?”

“No, no. That’s not what I meant…”

Displeased, Oliver glared at her. He then looked at Cordelia with all smiles. “Ms. Cordelia, this emerald's size, purity, and toughness is rare. The value would be immeasurable if you were to auction it at Christie’s!”

Cordelia was surprised by what he said.

Meanwhile, those people who had assumed they were in for a show were shocked. They whispered among themselves. They had complicated looks on their faces as they looked at her now.

“I heard Ms. Cordelia is outstanding in sales. I’d like to speak to you about some businesses with my company. I wonder if you have time for that?”

Cordelia was stunned. She looked up and looked into Oliver’s warm eyes.

She chuckled. Why would she reject business that came to her doorstep!?

“Please wait for me in the meeting room, Mr. Jones. I’ll pour you a cup of tea and show you my sales plan.”