Demi took the 28,000 and returned home happily.
“Mom, this jade bracelet is somewhat valuable. I managed to sell it for 28,000!”
Helen was surprised. “Really? You were able to sell it for 28,000? Which fool was willing to pay such a
high price? You’re joking, right?”
“Mom, it’s real. I sold it in the jade shop. The owner has been in the business for years. In the beginning,
he only offered 18,000, but I managed to push the price to 28,000!” Demi replied.
Looking at the money in Demi’s hands, Helen had to believe it, though she was very surprised. She
couldn’t help but mutter, “I really did not expect that the jade bracelet given by Old Mrs. Graham was
slightly valuable.”
Demi nodded in agreement. She, too, did not expect that this jade bracelet would be worth so much.
“Mom, looks like this bracelet is not cheap. If Sasha knew that we sold it, would she be upset?”
Helen pursed her lips and said, “Why would she be upset? The bracelet is so old-fashioned and ugly,
plus she doesn’t even wear it. What a waste keeping it in a box. She should be happy that it was at least
worth something.”
“I meant that if Old Mrs. Graham knew about it, wouldn’t she be unhappy?” Demi asked.
Helen waved her hands. “I don’t care what she thinks! This jade bracelet was given to Sasha, so it
belongs to our family. Whatever we do with it is up to us; it has nothing to do with her. Do you think she
would just openly break relations with us over a few thousand?”
“You’re right.” Demi nodded. “Mom, what should I do with this 28,000 then?”
Helen smiled. “Since you’re the one who sold it, you can keep it. You and Liam have no jobs right now,
so you certainly have no money to use.
Go and buy a few decent clothes. When we finally open the drugstore and you two are the managers,
you would have to dress properly then!”
Hearing that, Demi took the money excitedly and went out shopping.
It was evening when Sasha returned home.
When she entered her room and saw the box on the bed, she was startled. She immediately opened the
box, only to find that the jade bracelet was gone.
“Mom, where’s my jade bracelet?” Sasha asked anxiously.
Helen replied coldly, “It’s been sold.”
“What?!” Sasha was rooted to the spot. You sold something so important? “W-Why did…Why did you sell
my jade bracelet?
That was given to me by Old Mrs. Graham as a gift. It’s an heirloom, and I wanted to pass it on to my
daughter in the future. W-Why would you sell it?” Demi yelled anxiously.
James was reading a newspaper at the table. As soon as he heard Sasha’s words, he immediately
chided, “Sasha, how can you talk to your mother like that? Is this the way to treat your elders?”
“What attitude should I have then, Dad? It was such an important thing to me, yet you didn’t even ask me
before selling it? How do you expect me to explain it to Old Mrs. Graham?” Sasha asked helplessly.
Helen pursed her lips in disdain. “Explain? It’s just an old jade bracelet; what’s so great about it? She
gave it to you, so it’s ours now.
We can do whatever we want with it. She’s just your adoptive mother, while I’m your biological mother.
I’ve never seen you this sentimental when it comes to me!”
Sasha flushed red with anger. “Mom, stop it with this nonsense! Since when have I not cared for you?
The key thing is, this is a jade bracelet given by my adoptive mother. You can’t just sell it! Forget it, I’m
ending this conversation. Just tell me where you sold it and I’ll go get it back.”
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