Chapter 379

A man’s voice came through the line, speaking fluent English. “I’m looking forward to your gift. You never disappoint.” “Thanks for the compliment.” Veronica Wren ended the call, leaned back in her chair with a relaxed posture, and waited for the surprise that this press conference was about to present. From a distance, her assistant rushed over anxiously. “Ms. Wren, we’ve got a problem.” Given the number of people around, the assistant bent down and whispered into her ear. After just a couple of sentences, Veronica’s expression darkened. At that moment, the host’s voice echoed from the stage. “That concludes our jewelry showcase. Now, let’s welcome Mr. Martin Palmer, IM’s chief jewelry designer, to talk about the inspiration behind the new season’s pieces.” Applause broke out immensely from the crowd. Martin walked on stage from the side, wearing a well-fitted checkered suit. He took the mic from the host and gave a polite bow to the audience. “Good afternoon, ladies and gentlemen. Wh