Crystal Projection

Ms. Lambert's studio was filled with half-finished works, empty flowerpots, blank oil canvases, and other things reflecting the old lady's personal interests.

Katharine Hepburn's luggage had been sent to the guest room by the Mellon family servants. The gift Henry intended to give was still in his own suitcase, so he naturally kept it with him.

Before an empty workbench, everyone craned their necks in anticipation, including Katharine Hepburn. Even the old lady herself had no idea what Henry had prepared.

Henry carefully lifted something larger than a milk powder can from his suitcase, wrapped in clothing. When he unwrapped it, it turned out to be a cut, cylindrical piece of white crystal.

However, obvious cracks marred the crystal's surface, and its interior was rather cloudy. Its quality was extremely poor, leaving everyone who saw it slightly disappointed.

Givenchy secretly clicked his tongue, feeling a little regretful. If he had seen that this was the gift earlier, he might have been able to persuade Henry not to bring it out.

Such a large crystal was rare, but it was hardly anything unusual to the Mellon family. Its dreadful quality made it even less valuable.

The two women present were naturally disappointed as well. Still, both displayed excellent manners and did not criticize it immediately. Katharine Hepburn, in particular, racked her brains, constantly thinking of how to smooth things over.

Henry tossed the clothing back into his suitcase, displayed the object in his hands, and smiled. "Don't underestimate this crystal just because it looks ordinary. I put quite a bit of effort into making it. It needs a base and lighting."

After gently placing the crystal on the workbench, Henry took a metal base out of his suitcase. It had no excessive ornamentation, only a polished finish. Most importantly, it had