Danielle's smile stiffened, but at this point, she could only nod immediately. "Okay, whatever you say,Grandma."

"Go ahead, open it," Helen urged.

Everyone at the banquet gathered around.

The butler quickly unwrapped the velvet box. The packaging was exquisite, and clearly worth a fortune.

Everyone waited quietly, hoping to catch a glimpse of the Glacial Lotus.

Just then, someone announced, "Mrs. Adams is here!"

Hearing that Rebecca had arrived, Helen's ...