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.

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

it from the auctioneer, but just as he

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

Jessica below stage,

They were going to

invited Jessica since John was not responding, knowing that John would not play along easily even if he had never met

instructed him in private beforehand, and it was natural he had to work according to the

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

so many people watching and this was her family's turf-she was

move for a long while, leaving the ballroom in

whispering, Jessica's patience was dwindling

"Johnny?"

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

then and turned toward Jessica, taking out the

fixedly

proposal, right then and

John said her name, quietly with

eyes welled with tears, as if overwhelmed with

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