Sean grinned. “Miss, you’re truly wise. I’ve been monitoring the Gardner family these past few days,

and I have indeed found some progress.

Alyssa smiled. “As expected, without Jasper’s help, the Gardner family can only find ways to raise

money to cover their losses. But I thought they would sell their houses andnd. I didn’t expect them to

sell only their jewelry.

“Hmm, it seems they can still afford it with their vast fortune. Burning theirst bit of money slowly so

they could hold out as long as they could. It is more satisfying to see them suffer than dealing them one

direct blow.”

Sean coldly snorted. “This is karma for the Gardner family!”

Alyssa didn’t say anything more. She casually flipped through the pawnshop records.

Hardly anyone knew that the Taylor family owned tworge, well–established pawnshops in Cassadia

and Bellbanks. Since Winston liked collecting antiques, and rare treasures, he secretly opened these

pawnshops to acquire the unexpected and precious items that people sought but couldn’t find.

He had made a fortune relying on the pawnshops in recent years, as very few people who entered the

shops managed to redeem their pawned items.

Suddenly, something caught her eyes, and her hands trembled. She came across an item named

“Crimson Heart” on the list. She tried to calm the surging emotions inside as a mixture of irony and

resentment shed through her red eyes.

This was the token of love that Jasper painstakingly gave to Liana. When she first saw him gazing at

this pendant under themplight two years ago, she fell deeply in love with it.

At that time, she dreamt that the ne belonged to her. She wanted Jasper to give her gifts, even if

they weren’t as precious. Even a simple stone would have made her happy. But those were merely

wishful thinking.

Jasper only gave gifts to the one he loved. Since he didn’t love her, she wasn’t even worthy of a simple

stone. And now, Liana had sold off his token of love. The more Alyssa looked at it, the more she found

itughable, but her teary eyes had a glint of bitterness.

“I really want to see how Jasper would react when he finds out,” she muttered.

“What did you say?” Sean didn’t catch her murmured words.

“The Gardner family doesn’t know its true worth. This ne starts at eight digits. They sold it for

only seven million. We’re the ones profiting,” Alyssa put on a sneering smile. Her face was tinged with

mischief.

At that moment, her phone rang. It was Jonah.

“Jonah!” Alyssaposed herself, her voice sweet like honey.

“Lyse, how have you beentely? Are you tired? Do you need my help with anything?” Jonah asked,

his voice full of concern.

‘I’m fine. You, on the other hand, shouldn’t overwork yourself. Take care of your health,” Alyssa replied.

After chatting for a while, Jonah said, “There’s a charity auction this weekend. Can you represent me

and attend? Dad is adamant about getting the Antique Rosewood Chair. The budget is within one

billion. But I have to go to church to lecture this weekend, so could I trouble you to secure that antique

for me?”

“Me? Who should I attend it as? The girlfriend of the president of the KS Group?” Alyssa teased him,

taking a bite of chocte.

“That works,” Jonah chuckled. “As long as you go, you can be whoever you want. Or you can say

you’re rted to the Taylor family.”

Alyssa chewed on the chocte and nodded. “Alright then, I’ll go. But with just one billion in the

budget, what if I also find something I

like?”

“Just bid for it, and I’ll reimburse you. However, remember the Taylor family’s rules. Once we join an

auction, we must win. We can’t leave

others any chance,” Jonah reminded her.

“I know. Dad taught us to pave our own path and leave others with no way out!” Alyssa said, cracking

her knuckles yfully.

“Wishing you good luck, Lyse. Don’t forget the Antique Rosewood Chair,” Jonah said before hanging

up.auction? But isn’t it a bit rushed to prepare everything now?”

“We will bring something, and I’ve already prepared everything.” Alyssa’s lips curved into a sly smile,

and there was a cunning glint in her eyes.