Chapter 110

“Does Ariana think I don’t know how much money she has Brian said coldly. “Keep raising the bid.”

“Yes, sir.

“90 million!”

As Emily lifted the paddle, the room erupted in inurmurs of disbelief. This was nearly ten times the necklace’s actual worth!

Ariana turned to Victor. “You planted this, didn’t you?”

Victor knew from the start that Brian wouldn’t let this necklace go. By pitting Ariana against Brian, Victor had set the stage for this bidding war. After Victor had humiliated Evelyn earlier, Brian’s pride was already bruised. There was no way he would back down now, not with his dignity on the line.

“Don’t forget what you promised me,” Victor said lazily, leaning back in his chair. “I want that necklace, no matter what.”

“You.”

Fine. If he wanted to play,

rippled through the room as Ariana

only the beginning of the auction! Isn’t Ms. Torrey

“150 million.”

a new voice

arrived late, calmly placing the bid.

Mrs. Lodge Senior finds out, she won’t be pleased. And the necklace is meant for Ms. Granger…”

the bidding. Relieved by William’s appearance, Ariana leaned back in her chair,

auctioneer’s voice rang out. “150 million, going once! Going twice! Going three times!

told you I wanted

on her chair. “You only said you wanted

Victor’s gaze flicked to William, who raised a glass of champagne in Ariana’s

Victor’s lips curved into a faint

well. Ariana was proving to be more resourceful than he

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