CHAPTER FIVE - The best jadeite of emperor grade is this.

Miller Anna was momentarily stunned by the voice before a thick smile broke out across her terrified face.

Brother Robinson, please.

She threw herself into Robinson Tommy's arms in front of Moana, her eyes going red as she cried hysterically.

Robinson Tommy held Miller Anna tenderly, his sharp and cold eyes suddenly turned towards Moana: "Moana! You're too malicious!"

"Anna graciously extended an invitation to your birthday feast and, despite being aware of your family's financial situation, made a dress just for you.

What did you do, too? You said that the outfit I gave Anna was fake in front of everyone?

Robinson Miller Anna received a dress from Tommy?

The scornful eyes that were on Miller Anna before this sentence was spoken became slightly envious.

Robinson Tommy was likely tricked because the Robinson family would never offer a phony dress given their reputation.

One of Miller Anna's classmates jokingly commented as they were considering this:

"Is that correct? She not only had the face for it, but she also purposefully wore the worn-out school outfit. If you didn't know better, you would think that Moana was here to cause trouble for Anna!"

Moana was reprimanded for arriving at the luncheon wearing this outfit rather than her plainly designed Nan dress.

"Want to stand out during Anna's birthday celebration? Or do you believe that you can compete with Young Master Robinson?

Robinson Tommy's eyes blazed in disdain at Moana after hearing her peers' insulting remarks.

He addressed Moana as soon as he could, saying, "Moana, I don't know how you got the dress, but do you think doing this will make me like you?"

"Do you believe that wearing a particular article of clothing can elevate you to high society?"

Dream on.

"Throughout my entire life, I will never be interested in you. Put that thought to rest.

After finishing his sentence, Mr Robinson glared coldly at Moana, waiting for her to sob and beg for forgiveness or seem bewildered.

Sadly, nothing took place.

Moana quietly responded with a single word, "Oh," suggesting that she either didn't hear or didn't care.

Oh?

Did she find Mr Robinson's statements baffling?

"Heh, that works better. You are not even deserving of holding Anna's shoes.

After uttering these words of indignation, Mr Robinson departed towards the reception area with Miller Anna.

One after the other, more visitors showed up.

Miller Anna kept observing Moana's shifting facial expressions, but she didn't anticipate Moana's lack of response when she saw Miller Anna holding hands with Mr Robinson!

Miller Anna felt suffocated and resentful as a result.

Ladies and gentlemen, please.

The respectable head of the Miller family abruptly descended from the second level and broke the unexpected news in this bustling hallway.

In addition to Anna's birthday celebration, the Miller family has another announcement to make today.

What declaration?

Let's see if you can maintain your composure now, ugly duckling. Do you honestly believe that Mr. Robinson should adore you? Consider your own self.

Miller Anna stepped up to the podium after hearing her father's declaration, looking at Moana with a tinge of anticipation and happiness in her eyes.

She was quite eager to see...

Then comes Moana's breakdown and sobbing moment.

It was quite exciting to consider it!

"Say something."

Almost there!

It will soon be visible!

"Today, the Miller and Robinson families will become one through marriage."

Boom!

The entire audience was frozen in place, and the students' wide-open lips revealed even more surprise.

Everyone reacted and then started blessing and giving gifts.

"Thank you." Miller Anna stood on the high platform like a victor announcing her ownership while holding onto Robinson Tommy's arm.

Then…

She swiftly expressed her regret and apology to Moana as if she had remembered something, saying, "Moana, I didn't mean to keep it from you.

Keep your emotions under check. I.."

Miller Anna was speaking in a frenzy while glancing at Moana, but her expression suddenly stopped halfway through. She ran out of sarcastic things to say because...

Miller Anna didn't notice Moana's heartbroken expression.

She wasn't even aware of Moana's agonizing roar.

Congratulations, I wish you happiness, Moana remarked as she calmly gazed at Robinson Tommy and lightly hooked the corner of her mouth.

Miller Anna was in utter disbelief.

Has Moana's brain changed?

She honestly mentioned that she wanted to be happy. She was engaged to Robinson Tommy, didn't she notice that?

Why!

Was she playing along?

Or did she genuinely no longer like Robinson Tommy?

Miller Anna couldn't ask Moana why in front of everyone, no matter how irate and unwilling she was to do so. You... it's nice that you can think like that, she replied, forcing a smile. I'm grateful.

Momentarily, there was uneasiness in the air.

Everyone's eyes flitted as they hurriedly attempted to resolve the situation.

"Miss Miller and Mr Robinson Tommy, congratulations!"

"Congratulations to Mr Robinson and Anna on getting engaged."

Moana sat motionlessly in the corner, looking as though she were deep in concentration.

Moana sat motionlessly in the corner, looking as though she were deep in concentration.

"By the way, we all brought gifts, why hasn't Miss Moana given hers yet?" a voice from among the crowd suddenly yelled.

'Hahaha, don't be silly, her,' I said. Does she even have something honorable to offer? I almost forgot that Moana still possesses something of value.

The speaker gave the Nan outfit a deep glance.

The only item Moana had that was likely worth showcasing was this.

Is Moana going to gift Anna this outfit? That's correct, she just has one thing that is valuable. Tsk tsk.

Poor Anna, every present she receives is used.

She scowled a little in annoyance at the statements that denigrated Moana.

My gift? she asked as she raised an eyebrow at the speaker. Even the Miller family, I'm afraid, can't afford it.

The moment she spoke, silence descended throughout the room.

Even the Miller family patriarch was taken aback: "Even we can't afford it? The value of this young lady's gift appears to be high.

You're only talking loud. It's amusing. What kind of gift might there be for you? Did you forget about the housekeeper you have?

"How amusing, where is the dressy attire? Get it out! It's too bright for us commoners!"

Could Moana have created it?

She was so poor that she couldn't even purchase a uniform for school.

Everyone in the room gave Moana a foolish and dismissive expression as they refused to believe anything she had to say.

But in the midst of those amazed looks, the girl who was looked down upon suddenly reached out and threw a superb jade pendant from her pocket onto the table!

The question "Is this enough?" Moana furrowed her brows as she surveyed the gathering.

When they realized Moana had actually brought anything out, her classmates were astounded and very immediately started laughing:

"Oh my god, Moana, do you really think you can just give any random thing as a gift?"

"Only this? Does it contain glass?

"Do you wish to once more demonstrate that this item is crafted from superior jade? Can't you see that this is simply a cheap... oh, no, sorry, this is only a nine dollar item with free shipping... hahaha! Everyone in this room is a high-level executive in the business sector.

Those laughers were just too wild.

everyone in the room!

Everyone just insisted that the jade was low-grade glass without even bothering to look at it more closely.

Please wait!

One person, however, refused to dispute it!