Chapter 28

A sharp crack cut through the air-the bracelet shattered into pieces! Gasps rippled through the guests. The imperial green jade bracelet that Sabrina just said was worth a fortune, was now nothing more than broken shards. Mia stared wide-eyed at what used to be her beloved bracelet, so heartbroken she couldn't even speak a word. Simone stood frozen, one hand over her mouth, clearly realizing just how badly she had messed up. Sophia rushed over, quickly gathering the fragments in case someone else noticed anything weird. She carefully wrapped them with a handkerchief and said, "Don't worry,I'll get you a new one." Ryan chimed in too, trying to ease the tension, "Yeah, Mom, it's just a bracelet. If it's broken, I'll buy you another with Sophia." But despite their words, Mia's face was still dark as a thundercloud. Although she came from status and never put on airs, starting out from scratch with her husband made her appreciate what they built. She never chased luxury, but that bracelet-