Messing With Her? Are You Crazy! novel Chapter 425

Elara Hale clearly wasn't buying it.

She scoffed in disdain. “So two-faced. How boring.”

“If you like someone, fight for them. If you want something, take it. That’s how you get what you want. Since you’re so ‘happy’ for Mr. Blackwood, Miss Lancaster, please stand aside, be a good girl, and watch from the back. Don’t get in the way of those of us who are bold enough to pursue love.”

With that, Elara Hale gestured toward the main stage with her chin.

Over there, after Brianna had finished an elegant opening violin solo to thunderous applause, many socialites were already taking the opportunity to congratulate her, toast Old Mr. Blackwood, and cleverly showcase their own talents.

Reciting poetry, displaying painting skills, demonstrating musical or chess abilities—they were all using their various talents, creating a lively and harmonious atmosphere.

By now, some of them had finished their displays.

Elara Hale’s lips curled into a provocative smile at Isabella. “Then you, Miss ‘Above It All,’ with your dubious title, can just obediently stand aside.”

After saying this, she turned and walked toward the main stage.

Elara Hale, ever confident and poised, presented a beautifully wrapped gift to Brianna. “Brianna, happy birthday.”

Brianna accepted it politely, and at the host's prompting, the gift was displayed for all to see.

Instantly, gasps of astonishment filled the room.

“Isn't that the Whispering Dawn Brooch, the last masterpiece of the late jewelry master Holly, which was sold at auction for nearly forty million dollars to a mysterious buyer?!”

It was an extremely rare pink diamond brooch shaped like a butterfly with its wings spread for flight. The carving was lifelike, dreamy, and exquisite, shimmering brilliantly.

It was perfectly suited for a young lady of Brianna’s age.

“So, the mysterious buyer was Miss Hale.”

“As expected of the daughter of Marivelle Port’s richest man. What a grand gesture... It seems the relationship between the Blackwood and Hale families is indeed quite close.”

Brianna naturally loved the gift, her eyes lighting up. “Thank you, Elara! How did you know I’ve wanted this brooch for so long?”

Elara Hale smiled. “Since it’s your coming-of-age, a birthday gift should be something that truly touches your heart.”

Brianna smiled sweetly. “I love it.”

Given his family's recent major collaboration with the Hales, and his already favorable impression of the capable young Hale heiress, Old Mr. Blackwood's smile deepened. He nodded at Elara Hale. “You’ve gone to a lot of trouble, my dear Elara.”

The price of the gift wasn’t what mattered.

What mattered was the thought behind it.

“As long as Brianna likes it,” Elara Hale said with an elegant smile.

This scene was interpreted in various ways by the onlookers.

Judging by Old Mr. Blackwood’s attitude, the relationship between the two families was indeed extraordinary.

And Elara Hale had put so much effort into Brianna’s gift.

Could it be...

That there was really something brewing between the Blackwood and Hale families?

If this powerful alliance were to happen, it would be a fine match indeed.

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