Chapter 3797

Elora smiled and said, “Mom, if you’d like, I can give you one of the jewelry sets. Alonzo bought me gold jewelry, which isn’t very expensive. Each set costs only tens of thousands of dollars, far less valuable than the pieces you own.” Mrs. Ormond’s jewelry was significantly more valuable, with some pieces worth over a million dollars and others exceeding a hundred million.

Taking the red brocade box from Elora, Mrs. Ormond opened it, examined the jewelry, and smiled. “Alonzo probably thought the gold looked nice, so he picked this out for you. He’s still young and doesn’t fully understand its value.”

“I cherish the jewelry Alonzo gave me,” Elora said with a fond smile, genuinely appreciating his gift.

“What Alonzo gave you represents his love and thoughtfulness. I won’t take that away from you,” Mrs. Ormond said warmly. “Seeing you and your brother share such a close bond is the best gift a mother could ask for.” Her words were not spoken out of envy but from the joy of a mother who was truly happy to see her children getting along so well.

“Alonzo told me they spent all their money shopping with Tatum and asked me to help repay him,” Elora explained. “I’ll ask Uncle Joly to transfer the money to Tatum tomorrow. Those two spent months of Tatum’s salary in just one afternoon.”

Hearing this, Mrs. Ormond felt a bit concerned about Tatum’s finances.

“Mom, Tatum didn’t join our household as a chef for the money,” Elora reassured her. “He came here mainly to improve his cooking skills. He’s not short on cash—Tatum owns a hotel, a restaurant, and a company in Wiltspoon.”

Mrs. Ormond nodded knowingly, aware that Elora always conducted background checks on their household staff to ensure their reliability.

They needed to ensure that their employees were trustworthy, of good character, and had no questionable dealings. The Ormond family prioritized honesty, loyalty, and integrity in those they hired.

“Tatum is a good man. Everyone in the family likes him,” Mrs. Ormond said with a smile. “I truly admire his parents for raising such a fine individual.”

She couldn’t help but compare Tatum to her own son, Alonzo, who was only seven years old. It would be years before Alonzo grew up, and she hoped he would one day achieve the same level of success as Tatum.

Although Tatum was a chef who had a passion for cooking, he was also a savvy businessman with a flourishing career. Given Elora’s admiration for him, Mrs. Ormond suspected that Tatum’s business endeavors were far more successful than she had initially realized.

Elora had an appreciation for talented individuals. If Tatum’s enterprises were merely a small restaurant or a modest hotel, that might impress some, but it wouldn’t suffice for someone of Elora’s caliber. Her regard for Tatum indicated that his ventures were substantial.

Mrs. Ormond estimated that Tatum’s business activities in Wiltspoon were significant, likely worth several hundred million dollars. The fact that he was the same age as Elora made his accomplishments even more impressive.

“Mom, there’s no need to envy his parents. Our Alonzo will be just as successful one day,” Elora stated confidently, wishing for her mother to refrain from comparing her brother to others.

Mrs. Ormond smiled gently. “Alonzo is still very young. We’ll see how he develops. If he can help you run the family business someday, I’ll be more than happy.”

“Someday, I will be truly satisfied. All I wish for is that he remains healthy. Good health is the most important thing.” She understood that nothing could be more precious than a healthy, happy life. “Now, off you go to your room and rest,” Mrs. Ormond urged Elora. “It’s not often you come home early, so take this opportunity to relax. Don’t stay up working on your phone or computer.” Elora nodded, grateful for her mother’s gentle reminder to prioritize her well-being.