At that moment, the people below began to discuss Jane, and the voices grew louder, even reaching Jane’s ears.
Jane rolled her eyes and ignored them. She stood up and felt around in her pocket, retrieving something wrapped in red cloth.
“Mike, this is the gift I prepared for you. I hope you’ll like it.”
Jane uncovered the red cloth, revealing a flawless jade ornament in front of everyone.
Mike directly took the jade ornament and praised it non-stop. This contrasted with Katherine’s reaction and made her feel embarrassed.
“The quality is so good, and it feels so familiar…” Mike pondered, then his eyes lit up. “This is made by Braiden!”
“Exactly.”
Jane smiled gently and began to tell the story behind the jade ornament.
For a moment, the situation took a turn, and even Katherine hadn’t expected Jane to have such a trick up her sleeve.
“Mr. Marner is here!”
Just then, someone in the crowd shouted, and everyone turned their gaze toward the entrance.
They saw Dax, dressed in a green suit, which was undoubtedly carefully chosen for Mike’s banquet.
“Mike, this is the gift I prepared for our first meeting.”
Dax came to the scene mainly to congratulate Mike on behalf of his family’s master.
“Mr. Marner, you arrived just in time. Miss Maltz was just showing your jade ring!”
Upon hearing this, everyone nodded and pointed to the jade ring behind Katherine.
To everyone’s surprise, Dax’s expression changed from joy to astonishment. He walked forward, held the jade ring in his hand, and examined it. “This jade ring is not mine.”
With these words, Dax undoubtedly proved Katherine wrong
The crowd exclaimed, wondering if Dax had made a mistake.
“It really isn’t my ring.”
Dax carefully examined it again, then noticed Jane on the stage and walked up to her, handing her the jade ring. “Jane, take a look for me. When did my style become like this?”
This statement further embarrassed everyone.
“Why is it so lively? Did I come late?”
Just then, a familiar voice sounded from outside the door, and everyone turned to look and found it was Braiden.
“Braiden! Why is he here?”
Everyone exclaimed, surprised that Braiden had attended this banquet. Such figures were rarely seen in ordinary days.
“Mr. Rees, you’re here too.”
Mike, sitting at the top, spoke up, realizing that Katherine’s expression wasn’t good, and quickly shifted everyone’s attention.
“Well, aren’t I here to support you?”
Braiden’s attire was similar to Dax’s, but he exuded a more refined aura.
In the next second, Braiden noticed the jade ornament in Jane’s hand. He narrowed his eyes and said, “This jade ornament looks very familiar to me.”
With these words, some people began to think of embarrassing Jane.
Just now, Katherine’s jade ring had been personally pointed out as a fake, so they didn’t believe that Jane’s jade ornament was genuine.
“Ms. North said that you made this jade ornament yourself, Mr. Rees. You should take a good look to avoid someone impersonating it.”
Katherine spoke, feeling somewhat dissatisfied. She hadn’t expected her jade ring to be publicly exposed as a fake. Seeing Jane’s haughty appearance, she couldn’t swallow this insult.
With these words, all eyes immediately turned to Jane.
“Mr. Rees, don’t you remember? I specifically went to your house before to ask for it, and you were reluctant.”
Jane smiled lightly and handed the jade ornament to Braiden.
Braiden couldn’t help but show a reluctant expression. “Indeed, ah, back then, I spent a long time making it. I didn’t expect you to give it to Mike. You’re really thoughtful.”
As soon as these words came out, Katherine’s expression became even worse.
Jane’s jade ornament was genuine, while her jade ring was fake. How could she establish herself in this circle if this got out?
“I remember that incident was a long time ago. I didn’t expect you to prepare a gift for Mike so early. You’re really filial.”
Braiden said casually, attracting envy from the crowd.
Braiden undoubtedly came to support Jane in person, or else he wouldn’t have deliberately said such words.
“No, I would feel too embarrassed if you say that.”
Jane lowered her head and smiled, while Mike was also very happy.
“Jane, you’re really thoughtful, going to find Mr. Rees specifically for me.”
Mike patted Jane’s shoulder, leaving everyone speechless.
Meanwhile, Katherine silently stewed in her anger. She regretted wearing such a bright outfit, feeling like she would be noticed even if she tried to hide.
“Grandpa, she has always cared about you.” Patrick spoke up, silencing everyone.
With so many influential figures defending Jane, no one dared to say anything negative about her.
“Clap, clap, clap.”
Just then, someone in the crowd started clapping and exclaimed, “Such a good girl, I truly admire her.”
Elis Edwards walked over from the crowd, surprising Jane.
Elis was a literary and artistic heavyweight in the Realm of Literature and Art, well-known by everyone. Anyone who saw him had to show him respect.
This made Katherine even more infuriated. She didn’t expect that even Elis would praise Jane.
“No, no, Mr. Edwards, you’re too kind.”
Jane quickly denied it. Numerous respected seniors were present today, and if she said such things, she might attract the resentment of many people.
“Filial and well-mannered, Mike, your grandson has found a great woman.”
Unexpectedly, Elis praised Jane in front of so many people, further elevating her status in their hearts.
“No, no, she’s still young.”
Mike sensed something amiss and quickly denied it.
“She’s still young? Then why not let her become my disciple? Learn some things.”
As soon as these words were spoken, everyone present was astonished.
Elis actually declared in front of so many people that he wanted to take Jane as his disciple. This was a status that many people would yearn for but never obtain.
“How can this be? It’s not appropriate.”
Mike felt it was inappropriate and wanted to refuse. Little did he know that Elis would speak up again.
“Well, your opinion doesn’t count. I want to ask her opinion.”
Jane swallowed, facing the gaze of so many people, her expression remained calm.
“Mr. Edwards, you’re very outstanding, but I don’t have the intention right now. I’m sorry.”
After saying that, Jane curled her lips and spoke with a faint expression.