Chapter 3
Winona’s eyes widened in shock. She stumbled back, nearly losing her balance.
Fear and shock flashed across her face.
She could hardly believe it.
Melanie actually remembered everything from before she was six.
But how?
Her IQ had been below eighty. Kids like that usually had poor memories.
There was no way she would remember anything from when she was six.
But she did.
Melanie smiled, clearly enjoying Winona’s reaction.“Looks like you remember too. It’s funny.”
“I…”
Winona tried to speak, but Melanie ignored her and turned to Estelle.“You could’ve just stayed quiet. Why stick your face in front of
me?”
Estelle’s eyes were filled with tears.“Melanie, I know you’re upset, but…”
Melanie cut her off.“If you want to know if it’s real, just get it checked. It’s simple.”
She looked around the room.“But I guess you idiots wouldn’t bother.”
The room fell silent.
Everyone looked offended.
Before
anyone
could react,
Melanie smirked, “But I’m in a good mood. I’ll do the test for you. Free of charge.”
She pulled out her phone and video–called someone saved as “L“.
The video call connected. A voice squealed, “Lanie! I missed you! I heard you’re in Atlanta? Wait for me. I’ll come as soon as I’m done
with work!”
The entire Rasmussen family froze, eyes wide and breath caught, staring in disbelief at someone they’d never dreamed of actually
meeting.
Master Lily!
The genius designer!
She was the youngest top–ranked designer in the country.
It was nearly impossible to buy anything she designed. Money didn’t matter.
She was kind of eccentric. If someone didn’t fit her taste, they couldn’t buy her stuff.
If she didn’t like it, no amount of cash could change her mind.
Most importantly, she had a powerful background..
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Wearing her designs was a status symbol.
In high society, showing up in a design by Master Lily instantly bumped her status up a notch.
Even the Rasmussen family, one of Atlanta’s top families, had never managed to buy one.
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Estelle had claimed the necklace she gave Melanie was a rare exception. She had to beg Master Lily for a long time before Master Lily agreed to sell it.
Such an amazing person actually knew Melanie.
And it looked like they were pretty close.
Melanie glanced at the Rasmussen family, smirking, “Someone gave me a necklace and said you designed it.”
Master Lily paused.“What? Melanie, I’m mad now! I custom–made everything you’re wearing! And now someone else is giving you a
necklace?”
Hearing this, everyone looked at Melanie.
Looking closely now, they noticed that Melanie’s clothes, shoes, backpack, and watch all bore Master Lily’s distinctive mark.
What she was wearing was worth a fortune!
How did a girl raised by a female escort know Master Lily?
And why was Master Lily so nice to her and custom–made everything for her?
The Rasmussen family was green with envy.
Why couldn’t something like that happen to them?
“Don’t be mad,” Melanie cooed.“The Rasmussen family’s adopted daughter gave it to me. A ten–dollar necklace from a street stall. She said it was your design. I just wanted you to check it.”
Master Lily stood up, furious.“A scam? Seriously? Turn the camera. Let me see who’s got the
Melanie pointed the camera at Estelle.
Estelle’s face turned pale. She gripped her clothes, too scared to breathe.
guts to fake
my
work!”
She just wanted to humiliate Melanie. She never thought Melanie actually knew Master Lily.
Now she got a slap in the face.
Sure enough, Master Lily’s face darkened as she stared at the necklace in Estelle’s hand.“What junk is this? You dare claim I designed it? Quite a liar, aren’t you?”
“I–I am not.” Estelle had tears in her eyes, looking all soft and fragile.
If it were a guy, he would’ve felt really bad right now.
Master Lily didn’t buy it.“You bitch. What are you up to?”
Estelle’s legs went weak, and she cried as she explained, “I didn’t know the necklace was fake. I asked my friend to buy it for me.”
She turned to Melanie, trying to grab her hand. Melanie stepped aside.“Dirty.”
Her tone was completely different from when she spoke to Master Lily.
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Estelle choked back tears.“Melanie, I’m sorry. I should’ve checked. It was all a misunderstanding. Let me give you another necklace,
okay?”
Before Melanie could respond, Estelle added, “Since you know Master Lily, maybe ask her to design one for you. I’ll pay for it.”
Master Lily scoffed, “Who do you think you are? Lanie doesn’t need you to buy her anything. If she wanted a necklace, I’d send her a
whole carload.”
Estelle was left speechless.
So was the Rasmussen family.
They couldn’t believe their ears.
Others tried hard to beg for one design from Master Lily. Melanie could get a whole carload?
What kind of background did Melanie have?
“Lanie, turn the camera back. That crying face is bad luck,” Master Lily said, annoyed.
Melanie flipped the camera again.
Master Lily looked at her pretty face, thinking with a smile, “Much better. People really do need beauty in their lives.”
“Tell that girl with the cakey foundation that she’ll get my lawyer’s letter within two hours.830 thousand dollars in damages. I’ll even let you keep it as your allowance,” said Master Lily.
Master Lily was clearly furious. She usually talked to Melanie for hours.
This time, she hung up in under a minute.
Estelle’s face turned even paler.
She knew offending Master Lily was bad, but she didn’t expect it to hit this fast.
830 thousand dollars.
Her monthly allowance was only 16 thousand dollars.
She loved buying luxury items and had no savings.
Melanie put her phone away and glanced at Estelle, and then at Winona.“I thought you found a smart replacement. It turns out that she is just a loser.”
Winona’s face darkened.“So what if it’s fake? Someone like you doesn’t deserve the real thing. Melanie, I’m warning you. Esty is about to start at the University of Chicago. She can’t have a scandal. You better get Master Lily to drop this, or I’ll kick you out of the family.”
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