Chapter 42 An Abrupt Reversal

Nathaniel had sensed something was wrong when the price was added to 10 million. "Mother, stop raising the price. It's dangerous." He tried to stop her. Winifred knew he was right. Although they were rich, spending 31 million to buy a necklace was outrageous. Quintina disagreed. "No, we must have it. Orville wants to give it to Janet. Why does she have all the good things? We can't allow that to happen." Winifred was persuaded. She couldn't lose to Janet! "What are you afraid of? I don't believe that handsome boy dares to increase the price!" They couldn't be humiliated. Winifred looked at Orville provocatively. Orville pretended to be hesitated and raised the number plate unwillingly. "Thirty-two million!" Only one million! Winifred was excited. She felt she had won already. Natha