chapter525

Milana could barely keep herself from throttling Sandy. This girl was unbelievable! She refused to put up her own money, yet now she had her eyes set on Milana's treasured jewelry.

Those pieces weren't just accessories. They were Milana's favorites, a reflection of her status. Every time she attended a party or a banquet, those jewels helped her hold her head high. If she sold them off now, buying them back later would be nearly impossible.

"But... those things are really valuable," Milana protested, her voice shaky. "You'd have to work with an auction house, and that takes ages. It won't help with your mess right now."

Sandy shot back, Aren't there pawnshops? I heard you just have to prove the stuff is real, then they hand you the money right there."

Milana never thought her own daughter would stab her in the heart like this. "You..."

Sandy just shrugged. "I'm only thinking of the company. Your jewelry is just collecting dust. Why not use it to help Dad out?"

Jenson, after a moment's thought, nodded in agreement. Yeah, we'll just pawn them for now. Once things turn around, I'll buy you new ones."

Milana didn't believe a word of it. That jewelry was bought back when Jenson was still someone important. If she let it go now, she would never get it back.

"Honey, come on, let's hurry home and get your stuff," Jenson urged, barely able to contain his excitement.

Milana glared at Sandy, wishing she'd never let her know just how much jewelry she had. She was filled with regret.

With no other options, Milana went home and dug out two sets of jewelry she didn't care for much. Her collection was all matching sets necklaces rings, earrings. These two were both diamond sets. One was worth over thirty million, the other over fifty. She had even pricier pieces, but she just couldn't bring herself to part with them.

Sandy couldn't hide her envy. "See, Dad? I told you Mom would pull through. This should be enough for now."

Jenson was over the moon. "Let's go. To the pawnshop."

The creditors hassling the company were all smaller clients, so selling the jewelry would be enough to pay them off. For the first time in ages, Jenson felt a surge of confidence.

Disguised with masks and hats,

Jenson and Milana headed to one of the city's most famous pawnshops Fortune Pawnshop. Before they went in Milana kept reminding him,. Make sure you ask for a high prices, The people here are ruthless. Don't let them talk you down."

Jenson nodded, antsy to get it over with. "I know, I know. Let's just hurry up. Harry's waiting for us at the office."

Meanwhile, Lydia and Connor were chatting with Mrs. Smith about their trip abroad

when Lydia's phone buzzed. She glanced at the screen. It was Juna.

"What's going on?" Lydia answered.

Juna laughed. "Babe, your adoptive

parents actually went to a

pawnshop. They didn't bring their

best stuff, just two jewelry sets.

She's claiming they're worth over a hundred million. As if."

Lydia's lips curled into a sly smile. Alright, offer them twenty million. If they're not happy, they can walk."

Juna caught on immediately. "Say no more. Leave it to me. I'll make sure they leave broke and miserable."