In the Lap of Luxury
Chapter 467 Bleeding Wound

Kayla was dumbfounded when she heard that. She stared at Lydia dazedly and said, "What did you say? This necklace costs 30 million dollars?"

Lydia said sternly, "It's true. This necklace is an exclusive, custom-made piece by VERE Jewelry. The diamond was imported from South Lefreqa. There are no other diamonds like it.

"This necklace was custom-made at the request of the chairman of Pinnacle Group. It was supposed to be his 50th-anniversary gift for his wife.

"The price is fair. If you have any questions or are unwilling to pay up, we can always go through the legal procedures."

Kayla became visibly upset, and her demeanor weakened considerably. She had been working in the entertainment industry for some time.

She made a pretty penny, but most of the profits went to the company. The money she actually got was only a small percentage of the revenues she generated.

30 million dollars was nearly her entire net worth. But she had already said that she would pay. It would be utterly humiliating if she went back on her word in public. Her mood soured as she looked at Lydia. "It's just a necklace. I'll pay for it."

"Alright."

Lydia didn't beat around the bush. She told her assistant to provide Kayla with the company's account information.

"Then, would you please transfer the money, Ms. Green?"

Kayla gritted her teeth but ultimately ordered her assistant to make the transfer. Lydia received notification of the transfer within five minutes.

Then, Lydia proceeded to hand over the necklace to Kayla.

"Since you paid up so readily, the necklace belongs to you now."

Kayla was still reeling from the loss she incurred, but she still put up a brave front.

"It's just 30 million dollars. It's really nothing much. On the other hand, it took you many years of hard work to get to where you are today, Ms. York. It must've been hard, right?" Everyone else fell silent after she said that. Even Caleb, who had been standing some distance away, started to frown.

Kayla was in a bad mood because she had just been forced to pay 30 million dollars. She needed to vent, so she made Lydia her target.

"What are you trying to say?" Lydia asked.

Kayla smiled and said slowly, "I heard you're an orphan, Ms. York. You only managed to complete your studies because the Lewis family provided you with financial aid.

"Did you even further your studies in jewelry design overseas? Or was that just a complete lie?"

Lydia clenched her fists when she heard Kayla's words. Her background had always been something she wanted to hide, even after so many years. It was also the reason why she didn't dare pursue her own happiness.

But Kayla had revealed her darkest secret to the public.

"What's wrong, Ms. York? Cat got your tongue? Or are you just trying to hide from the truth about your birth and background?"

Lydia met Kayla's gaze without a hint of evasion. "What are you trying to say?"

Kayla didn't even attempt to mask her malice. She said condescendingly, "It must've been hard for a person without any special background like you to get to where you are now.

"Especially since you're a woman, too. Can you say for sure that you didn't sleep your way to the top?"

The crowd inhaled sharply in shock. Everyone suddenly seemed interested in the story.

Kayla added, "Why don't you share the secret to your success with us, Ms. York?"

Lydia smiled, but her gaze was icy. "The secret to success? The secret is that I shouldn't have put up with your nonsense for so long!"

After she said that, she reached out and struck Kayla in the face. The slap echoed in the room, and a red handprint appeared on Kayla's face.