Chapter 79. Claire?

Everyone waited for his words with bated breath. He looked at Jane with wonder at her discovery of the hidden functions of the necklace.

“Yes, she's correct.”

There was an uproar as the guests began to speak again but this time more boldly.

“Ha! So she wanted to become a phoenix?”

“She'll forever remain a chicken even though she bears the Owen family name.”

“They were such a classy bunch, who knew their remaining relative would turn out like this and ruin their good name.”

“She's a prime example to teach young ladies what not to become.”

“So Ethan Harrington would have married this ninny if his wife hadn't shown up today?”

“I can't imagine how his life would turn out then, his wife is really his lucky charm.”

Ethan was livid but he composed himself and dismissed the guests.

“Dear guests, thank you for coming and as you have probably figured out, this engagement will not happen. I apologize for showing you our e