A Life Debt Repaid

Chapter 414

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.

excitedly. "Mr. Levine, please come on stage to accept

took it from the auctioneer, but just as he was about to turn

moment please, Mr. Levine. I heard that you had

stage, who was staring at him

They were going

Ms. Stuart a round of applause as she comes on stage." The auctioneer quickly invited Jessica since John was not responding, knowing that John would not play along

in private beforehand, and it was natural he

Johnny." Jessica was beaming as she walked up to John's side, denying him any chance of

were so many people watching and this was her family's turf-she was therefore confident that John would play

John did not move for a long

at them, pointing, gesturing and whispering, Jessica's patience

"Johnny?"

was a reminder that they were standing in front of many people, and that he must do it even if

turned toward Jessica, taking

fixedly at

proposal, right then

her name, quietly with his

tears, as if overwhelmed

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