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.

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

auctioneer, but just as he was about to turn and

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

Jessica below stage, who was staring at him

Cordy smiled. They were going to announce their

stage." The auctioneer quickly invited Jessica since John was not responding, knowing

and it was natural he had to work according

been looking forward to this, Johnny." Jessica was beaming as she walked

this was her family's turf-she was

not move for a long while, leaving the ballroom in

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

"Johnny?"

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

to his senses then and turned toward Jessica,

fixedly at

right

said her name, quietly with his magnetic

eyes welled with tears,

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