Bab 59: A Piece of Rag (A Slap on the Face)

Ada had to suppress her anger and force a smile. "Phoebe, Claire, come here."

Phoebe walked gracefully to Evans, and handed him the gift box in her hand.

She smiled sweetly. "Grandpa, happy birthday! I wish you all the best!"

Evans took the gift box and opened it. Inside was a statue of Buddha made of high-quality jade. The carving craftsmanship was exquisite and lifelike.

Evans believed in Buddhism, so he liked this gift very much.

Evans was so happy that he grinned from ear to ear.

Everyone's eyes turned to Claire automatically.

Phoebe lowered her eyes, and a cunning gleam flashed across her eyes.

Claire's gift had vanished. She'd love to see what gift this rural girl could give!

Under public stare, Claire walked up to Evans slowly, holding a piece of cloth in her hand, her face as pale as paper.

From beginning to end, she didn't say a word.

Seeing this, the crowd whispered to each other.