Chapter 546

"The collateral is fine, but I don't want to lose too much either. This ring looks pretty nice. How about you give it to me instead?" Maeve proposed. Hailey laughed in exasperation. "Maeve, are you kidding me? Do you know how much this ring is worth? It's at least a billion!" "I know. The market value is indeed a billion. If it were auctioned, it could fetch even more. But turning this ring into cash takes time, and there's no guarantee of finding a buyer willing to pay that much. "Plus, auctions come with commissions and require a lot of time and effort. If word went out that the Brooks family needs to sell their jewelry, it could hurt the family's reputation and business." Maeve laid out all the pros and cons, confident Hailey wouldn't sell the ring and that there would be no immediate cash benefit. While raising an eyebrow, she added, "Mrs. Brooks Senior, if you give this ring to me, your granddaughter-in-law, I'll naturally provide financial support if you need it in the futu