Salute To The General

Chapter 225 I Came Only Because Of Mr Cross

Publicly apologize on television?

Sylvie's conscience started pricking on her.

Nathan raised his eyebrow. "Why? You're afraid because you know you're at fault?”

Sylvie firmly believed that Penny's necklace was fake, and so she hissed through gritted teeth, "What

do I have to feel guilty about? Let's do this if you wanted it so much! Everyone here can be a witness.

So, how're you going to prove her necklace is real?"

Nathan turned to look at Sean. "Grandpa, you're the most knowledgeable here. According to you,

who's the most esteemed jewelry appraiser in Channing?"

Sean gave it a thought before answering, "Of course it's the boss of Perpetual Love, River

Chamberlain. He's a well-known jeweler in Channing, and a very respected jewelry appraiser too."

"The necklace 'Evermore' has always been the hallmark of Perpetual Love,” Nathan nodded. "In that

case, let's invite River

Chamberlain over and have him determine the authenticity of these necklaces."

Nathan gave Colin Dunne a call.

Not long after, Colin arrived with the esteemed jewelry appraiser, River Chamberlain.

When River saw Nathan, he trembled as he greeted him reverently. "Good evening Mr. Cross and Mrs.

Cross."

Nathan personally removed the pink diamond necklace from Penny's neck and handed it over to River.

"Mr. Chamberlain, thank you for coming. Someone has been accusing my wife of wearing an imitation.

I would like it if you could determine its authenticity for us right here."

River quickly got to work and put on his white gloves and glasses, then studied the necklace

meticulously.

Finally, he raised his head and in a somber voice, he said, "Mr. Cross and Mrs. Cross. I will swear on

my life, this 'Evermore' necklace is genuine. It's estimated cost is at least a hundred million.”

River's declaration elicited gasps from the crowd.

Sylvie herself felt like she had been struck by lightning. Her whole body shake and her face was

drained of all color. "No! That's impossible!”

River was highly unimpressed with Sylvie's insistence. "Are you questioning my expertise?"

Nathan gave a small smile. "Mr.

Chamberlain, Ms. Larson also owns a pink diamond necklace like 'Evermore,' and she insists hers is

genuine too. Why don't you have a look at hers too so we can finally lay this to rest."

River glanced at the necklace around Sylvie's neck. "Hers is an imitation and a cheap one too. The

supposed diamonds are merely man-made spinel. I can swear that in my name and reputation."

This time, everyone looked at Sylvie Larson in awe.

She already had a reputation for enjoying men's companies. And now, she was caught slandering

Penny while she herself was wearing a fake necklace. Her attitude was truly atrocious and the crowd

disdained her for her ill behavior.

Nathan looked at the quivering Sylvie. "Clearly, the one that has been making up lies and spreading

ridiculous rumors is you. I want to see you apologizing on TV tonight. Now, you get out of here."

When Sylvie arrived at the mansion earlier, she walked-in elegantly with her head held high. But now,

everyone could see how embarrassed she was as she ran out with her entourage in humiliation.

"Ms. Larson! Ms. Larson...”

Sean Smith was feeling both frantic and angry about Sylvie's leaving. He hollered at Nathan and

Penny, "How could you chase her off?"

"Now we're never going to be able to work with the Larsons. Look at what you people have done!”

Nathan gave Sean a cold look. "Since you're not genuine about celebrating Penny's birthday, then I see

no reason for her birthday feast to be held here.

He then turned his attention to the guests. "Ladies and gentlemen, there has been a change of plans.

My wife's birthday dinner will be held at Cloud Palace. We would be honored if everyone could join us

there and continue the celebrations. Thank you."

And just like that, Nathan, Penny, and her family took off.

Some of the guests wanted to be respectful to Penny and so they followed them over to Cloud Palace.

While some were more concerned with appeasing Sean Smith, so they didn't go.

Sean didn't expect things to blow up this way. The worst thing was, the Smiths hadn't had any luck with

the Larsons but ended up getting on their bad side.

Rage and indignation overcame him as he let off a slew of swear words, cursing

Nathan and Penny and the rest of her family members.

Right then, Mayor Russell Crow led a group of city officials into the house.

Sean was pleasantly surprised and quickly led his family to welcome them. "Mr. Mayor, to what do we

owe the pleasure?"

Russell smiled. "I came to wish Mrs. Cross a happy birthday and to have a drink with her. Where are

Mr. and Mrs. Cross?"

Sean and his family gave each other awkward glances as they were all hesitant to speak up.

Russell furrowed his brows, and soon he realized what had transpired earlier.

He gave Sean and his family an icy stare, then turned around as he led the group of city officials out

the door.

Sean ran forward to stop him. "Mr. Mayor, we've already prepared a feast. Would you like something to

eat before you leave?"

"I came here only because of Mr. and Mrs. Cross. Why would I stay here when they're not even here?"

Russell snorted.

Sean and his family were speechless.