Russell looked embarrassed. “Charlotte, it was wrong of me before. I was confused for a moment.”
“I called you back this time to show my sincerity. You are still a member of the Pittman family, right?”
Charlotte knew exactly what Russell was thinking but chose not to expose him.
“If you need my help, just say it directly, Grandpa.”
Russell was delighted. “It’s like this, Georgia is at the age to get married.”
“As her sister, I want you to give the Eternal Love necklace you recently auctioned to Georgia as her dowry. Is that okay?”
Charlotte wasn’t surprised; she had already guessed that Russell had ulterior motives for calling her back.
Without changing her expression, Charlotte replied, “I’m sorry, Grandpa. As her sister, I will certainly contribute to Georgia’s dowry.”
“However, this necklace was a gift from Quentin. I can’t give it away.”
Seeing Charlotte’s determination, Russell dropped his pretense.
“Georgia’s marriage affects the Pittman family’s reputation. If it’s not done grandly, won’t others laugh at us?”
“Today, no matter what, you must give the necklace to Georgia as her dowry!”
Charlotte had already lost all hope in the Pittman family. They only saw her as a tool to be used when valuable and discarded when not.
Her expression turned icy. “Well, if you want this necklace as a dowry, it’s not impossible. But I have one condition.” With that, Charlotte took off the Eternal Love necklace and held it in her hand.
Charlotte’s cold tone sent shivers down everyone’s spine; they had never seen her so assertive in the Pittman family.
Georgia pointed at Charlotte and cursed.
“Charlotte, don’t be ungrateful. The Pittman family giving you this opportunity is a blessing for you. Do you really think you’re something special?”
“Isn’t it just because Quentin has some money? Otherwise, with your poor background, do you even deserve to wear this necklace?”
Charlotte glared at Georgia with a frosty expression. “Watch your mouth. What are you anyway? Aren’t you just relying on the Pittman family?”
“You!” Georgia was furious.
“Enough, stop arguing. Charlotte, what is your condition?” Russell stopped their quarrel.
“If you want this necklace, exchange it with me for its auction price. Otherwise, no deal.”
Charlotte’s attitude was firm, giving no room for negotiation with the Pittman family.
“Thirty-two million dollars. Do you think you can just take it? You are part of the Pittman family; your things naturally belong to the family. If we ask for it, you have to give it!”
Just as Georgia was about to retort harshly.
“I can agree to your condition, but give me the necklace first. I’ll transfer the money to you immediately.”
Russell’s words stunned everyone present. Thirty-two million dollars was a huge amount for the Pittman family.
“Grandpa, why did you agree to her?”
“Yeah, just take it from her. Why bother talking so much?”
Georgia was also a bit surprised internally. Russell agreeing so easily couldn’t be that simple.
“Words alone aren’t enough. How do I know that if I give you the necklace, you won’t go back on your word?”
Russell expected Charlotte’s suspicion.
“There are so many people here today. How could Grandpa deceive you? Nash is also here; he can testify for you, right Nash?” Russell looked at Nash.
“Yes, Charlotte, he is your grandfather after all. He wouldn’t lie to you in front of everyone.”
“The condition has been agreed upon. Just give the necklace to Grandpa,” Nash persuaded Charlotte.
Since Russell had agreed to her condition and there were so many people present, Charlotte couldn’t go back on her words.
Moreover, she didn’t want the necklace anymore. It was too expensive for her taste, and now that she had quarreled with Quentin, with her strong personality, she didn’t want to accept his charity!
She decided to go with the flow and return the money from the exchange to Quentin.
He could flirt with other women but she couldn’t sell the necklace? This was also her way of asserting herself!
If Quentin got involved with other women again, she wouldn’t be so easy to appease!
“In that case, I hope Grandpa will keep his word.” Charlotte handed the necklace to Russell.