CHAPTER 56: CHAPTER 56: SUDDENLY UNDERSTANDING WHY SERENA STERLING WAS ANGRY

The internet exploded in an instant.

"Sky Lantern, is it the Sky Lantern I know? Keep bidding up!"

"Yes, exactly!"

"Oh my god, they’re basically announcing it officially! Julian Lawson did all this for Vera Hansen, totally disregarding Serena Sterling."

"That Tanzanite can’t be worn immediately even after the auction, it needs to be crafted into jewelry which takes time, and she’s almost dying, so Vera just wanted to do it out of love."

"I can’t even imagine how sad Julian Lawson will be looking at that Tanzanite after Vera passes away."

"Embed that Tanzanite in Vera’s urn, boohoo..."

"Vera has been so busy these days that she fainted from exhaustion, yet she handled it gracefully, even before fainting she asked the media not to speculate too much — that’s her way of saying not to speak ill of Serena."

"She’s really good, I’m crying to death."

"How can someone be so kind-hearted."

"Serena, did you see? See it now and get out of here voluntarily!"

"Serena, a pampered wife who cannot walk independently, what does she have to compare with Vera?"

Behind the scenes, Connor Goldsmith urged his subordinates to take quick action.

So, a tweet was immediately posted — [The kind-hearted will become angels to protect you, the term ’Saint’ should never be stigmatized]

The tweet described in detail the beautiful love between the two and various good deeds by Vera.

For example: Despite being ill, Vera chose to tirelessly travel everywhere to help sick children while suffering from late-stage cancer.

For example: When she could use her illness to threaten and attack Serena, Vera chose to treat Serena kindly.

For example: During the internal bidding, Irene raised the price and Julian Lawson bid 25 times the original price for the item, yet Vera chose to speak positively about Irene rather than disparage her.

The tweet also managed to include a touch of female awakening, establishing Vera as a nontraditional, kind, strong character.

The tweet caused a sensation once posted.

Netizens shed tears over Vera’s kindness.

Thus, the hashtag #SaintVera# soared to hot searches once again.

Meanwhile, rumors strangely spread online about Irene attending a charity dinner but not donating.

This charity dinner mandated that although invitation-only, everyone participating had to contribute (as there were paintings, diaries, etc., by sick children, which weren’t expensive), otherwise you were just gaining exposure without spending any money — even using the charity’s popularity; pushed further, it could be called feigned charity.

Contributing could be done in several ways:

Firstly, by donations from the donor of auction items, 70% of the proceeds of most items donated for auction at the charity dinner would go to charity.

Secondly, bidders could contribute by bidding on items, getting something in return while making a contribution, not merely gaining exposure without spending.

Thirdly, by donating directly.

Normally, bidders on the second count would also do the third count.

Julian Lawson made extra donations after bidding on two items.

Of course, directly donating without buying, or buying without extra donation, is perfectly fine too.

If none of these three are done, then it’s purely gaining exposure.

However, it’s just a rumor, spreading in small circles without gaining much hype.

Most of the attention remained focused on Vera and Julian Lawson.

Even when a relevant article was later published by inside reporters, the focus remained on the two.

Down Aeston’s First Avenue.

The Bugatti Centodieci roared past.

Vera Hansen glanced at her phone in the passenger seat, satisfied.

Thinking, she replied to Connor Goldsmith —

[Just spread the rumor about Irene’s alleged fake donations in small circles, don’t let it get too big, later I can use this to handle Irene.]

Upon receiving confirmation, Vera put her phone away.

At this moment, Vera felt as though everything was under control, that she was unstoppable.

Reflecting on her actions in these recent days, every step had been orderly.

Thus, her inner pride soared limitlessly.

At this moment, the car stopped downstairs in Vera’s apartment complex.

The car steadied, yet Julian Lawson did not immediately exit.

Vera did not move, simply looking at him.

Julian Lawson paused slightly, then took the safe from the Ford Group.

Vera’s eyes lit up faintly, she immediately lowered her eyes to prevent Julian Lawson from noticing her excitement.

[Julian Lawson also bid on that 6-carat Myrland Pigeon Blood Ruby pendant, would he give that to me too?] — Vera thought.

Although everyone knew the Tanzanite’s auction price was 25 million, its actual value was only 1 million.

Compared to the Tanzanite, Vera wanted the Pigeon Blood Ruby pendant more.

Not only is it expensive, but it’s also ready-made and could be worn directly.

Of course, ideally, she’d receive both.

However, since Julian Lawson had already acted, she couldn’t remain unresponsive.

Thinking, Vera took out her phone to transfer money to Julian Lawson.

As she operated, she spoke, "Brother Julian, I only have 1.2 million right now, I’ll transfer this to you first, I’ll think of ways for the rest later."

It was at this moment that Julian Lawson’s thoughts refocused.

His fingers lightly brushed the deep blue Tanzanite, then he took out the Pigeon Blood Ruby pendant.

"No need," he said, passing the pendant to Vera.

"But Brother Julian, you said earlier I would buy..." Vera seemed anxious, trying hard to prove herself, she said, "And what I want to buy is the Tanzanite, not this Ruby."

She paused slightly, pushing the box back towards Julian Lawson, refusing, "Brother Julian, I can’t accept this, it’s too valuable."

Julian Lawson did not look at Vera or the Ruby pendant, just quietly at the Tanzanite.

"Tanzanite is just a raw stone, inconvenient for wearing without crafting."

For some reason, Julian Lawson lied.

He closed the safe, "I think this Ruby pendant suits you better."

"Really?" Vera’s eyes sparkled.

Yet Julian Lawson slightly lowered his eyes.

"Yes." He replied.

"So," Vera felt completely satisfied, her eyes fixed on the Pigeon Blood Ruby pendant, "Brother Julian, did you specifically bid on this pendant for me earlier?"

Julian Lawson still did not look at Vera.

He looked out the car window.

Outside was the calm night in the community, dim streetlights lengthened the shadows of trees.

In such a scene, everything seemed somewhat desolate.

"Yes." Julian Lawson softly answered.

In an instant, he suddenly understood.

Suddenly understood over a month ago, when he uttered the words — "My child, Julian Lawson’s child, deserves the most expensive diamond."

Serena Sterling’s reason for anger.