Chapter 68
The maid shook her head. “Im not quite sure, but the lady took quite a few handbags with her.“2
Vanessa was even more puzzled
But she did well on it for long After glancing at her breakfast, she found she didn’t have much of an appetite.
Heading upstairs, Vanessa changed into a new outfit before driving away from the house
In a few days, the Easthorough estate would be auctioned off. Most of Cresthaven’s elite would attend, and she too had been invited. She needed to purchase some gowns and jewelry to ensure she would’t be outshone by any other woman.
Vanessa drove to Cresthaven’s most luxurious shopping mall
She walked into a high end boutique specializing in custom gowns. As a frequent visitor, the staff recognized her and their faces lit up with welcoming smiles. Ms. Linwood, what perfect timing. We’ve just received a new collection of exclusive gowns flown in from Paris. The designs are unique, and the materials on top notch Weating one will certainly make you the center of attention at any event.”
Vanessa’s lips curled into a self satisfied smile, much like a proud peacock. Her fingers lightly skimmed over the exquisite dresses, already imagining the envious glances front women and the admiring stares from men at the auction.
The more she thought about it, the happier she became. Finally, she chose a floor–length gown encrusted with Swarovski crystals. The skirt shimmered with dazzling light as she moved, like a starry night sky
The sales assistant was visibly impressed, showering her with compliments while subtly trying to sell more
“Ms. Linwood, we also have handbags that perfectly complement the gowns. Would you like to take a look?“% Vanessa, almady buoyed by the flattery, replied without hesitation, “Where are the handbags? Show me.” “Right this way. Ms. Linwood”
Vanessa followed the assistant to the handbag section.
As soon as they arrived, her eyes widened in disbelief at the sight of several designer handbags. “These bags…”
The assistant, seeing her pause, followed her gaze. “Those are pre–owned bags that a lady just brought in to sell. Ms. Linwood, are you interested?
Vanessa wasn’t just interested, she recognized them.
Most of those handbags were Hermes, limited editions, with the cheapest one costing nearly a hundred thousand dollars when new She knew this because those bags were clearly her mother’s.
At that moment, she finally understood why the maid mentioned her mother taking many bags out. It was to sell them.
But why?
As the wife of the chairman of The Linwood Group, her mother shouldn’t be short on money, right?!
If money wasn’t the issue, why sell the bags–especially ones she cherished and rately used?
Something was definitely amiss
A sense of foreboding welled up in Vanessa’s heart.
A thousand thoughts raced through her mind I
There hadn’t been any rumors of financial trouble at home lately. Even though the Eastborough Project was highly competitive, the Linwood family’s wealth was substantial enough not to need to sell bags to raise funds E
if it wasn’t for the family or the company, then the only possibility was
Suddenly realizing something, she quickly pulled out her phone and dialed Adah
When the call connected, Adalis gentle voice came through, “Morning, my dear. Are you up?
Im awake, Mom Where are you??
“I’m driving to the hospital to visit Claire Why is something wrong?a
Vanessa’s grip on her phone tightened k
Selling the bags and then visiting Claire made Vanessa suspicious that her mother was planning to secretly give the money to Claire She couldn’t allow that to happen li
Everything belonging to the Linwood family was hers, and that conniving Claire didn’t deserve a single penny
