Chapter 414

Cordy did not turn to look, since John was basically one of the hosts for tonight's charity ball—it would be unacceptable if he did not contribute.

"1.1 million.” Someone continued the bid.

"1.2 million."

"1.3 million."

"One and a half million," John said, raising his auction paddle again.

Everyone could tell right then that John was going to get that ring, one way or another.

The crowd started to whisper among themselves, knowing then that they would never beat John.

Since they were not winning anyway, they would make more enemies if they made more bids.

Moreover, they were all shrewd people and had no reason to keep bidding at this stage.

and a half million! Calling once, twice, three times! Sold!" The auctioneer exclaimed excitedly. "Mr. Levine, please come on

as

moment please, Mr. Levine. I heard that you had a surprise in store for Ms.

at Jessica below stage, who was staring at him

smiled. They were going to

she comes on stage." The auctioneer quickly invited Jessica since John was not responding,

beforehand, and it was natural he had to work according to

Jessica was beaming as she walked up to John's side, denying him

this was her family's turf-she was

John did not move for a long while,

them, pointing, gesturing and whispering, Jessica's patience was dwindling and her eyes

"Johnny?"

front of many people, and that he must do it even if it was only for

then and turned toward Jessica,

fixedly

proposal, right then

said her name, quietly with

with tears, as if overwhelmed

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