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.

times! Sold!" The auctioneer exclaimed excitedly. "Mr. Levine, please come on

up and took it from the auctioneer, but just as he was about to turn and leave, the auctioneer stopped

I heard that you had a surprise in

stage, who was staring at him

were going

since John was not responding, knowing that John would not play along easily even if he

instructed him in private beforehand, and it was

been looking forward to this, Johnny." Jessica was beaming as she walked up to John's side, denying him

and this was her family's turf-she

so, John did not move for a long

gesturing and whispering, Jessica's patience was dwindling and her

"Johnny?"

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

his senses then and turned

fixedly

proposal, right then

John said her name, quietly

eyes welled with tears, as if overwhelmed with

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