Chapter 438 - Aivy

"Aivy is willing to spend that much?" Diana said flustered.

"Of course, if she will be earning that much or more," Lance said in a matter-of-fact tone. "It is not actually spending, she is just fooling everyone around. If she is going to spend a penny, it will be on the red diamond, I doubt it. Based on the market value of all the items that will be auctioned, The Children of Mt. Celandine will probably earn a lot."

Everyone went silent looking at J, waiting for her orders.

"Arthur, can you set an appointment with Laurie Como and the Chairman of GBC Auction Ball?" J asked Arthur although she already knows the answer. She just doesn't want to sound like she is making an order.

"Okay," Arthur replied with a stern face. J nodded. "Thank you. And Felix, please continue watching over Aivy."

"Got it!"

"Help me strategized a plan after meeting with Laurie Como and the Chairman of GBC Auction Ball." Although she didn't say it in anyone in particular. It was obvious that it is for Arthur and Daniel. "I want to retrieve Galaxy without spending a single penny." She paused for a while before she said, "And also, I want that red diamond."

Everyone was surprised by her last word. It was clear that their mission is to retrieve the Galaxy, but then she suddenly wanted that red diamond. She wanted something that AIvy is coveting, so she would steal it from her as retribution.

She looked at Diana and Lance who haven't recovered from the shock. "You guys prepare for the ball."

….

Speaking of preparing for the ball. A woman although already 56 years old is looking youthful fitting an elegant blue A-line evening dress. Her hair is long and wavy that starts silver on the base then fades into black until the tip of her hair.

"You look stunning in that dress, Aivy. You made the right decision to match the color of Massive J. You'll definitely become the face of the night in the upcoming GBC Auction Ball." Aivy's gay assistant complimented her. As Aivy's assistant for over 30 years now. He knew that Aivy has an irregular rise and fall of self-esteem. So, he made it a habit to compliment her beauty and talent regularly to keep her from getting stressed.

"Thank you, Hector." Her smile is charming. Aivy was a model turned jeweler because of her fascination towards gemstones. She is also very creative and artistic. In fact, she personally designed some of the jewelry in her jewelry store.

"But one of my friends mentioned that long and wavy hair is a bit outdated. Do you think it's time for me to have a new haircut?" Aside from having fluctuating self-esteem, Aivy can easily be stressed out by criticism. She easily believes them without strong support.

"Never mind, please schedule an appointment with my stylist. I have to look good at the ball. I need to prove to those young models that I am not yet outdated, that I can still surpass them despite my age." Aivy said being overly competitive.

"Got it Aivy," Hector said looking at Aivy whose checking up her image in 2 meters beveled full-length wall mirror.

"By the way, check out on Mr. Long. Make sure that The Children of Mt. Celandine will collect a massive amount of money. If I am going to spend money, I have to earn it back ten-folds." Aivy said checking out which hair length will suit her dress by pulling her long hair up making it look shorter.

Mr. Long is one of the committees of the GBC Auction Ball that Aivy paid to make sure that The Children of Mt. Celandine will be approved to be one of their beneficiaries even if it doesn't pass all qualifications.

"I've already talked to him and reassured us that everything will go as planned," Hector said gaily.