hapter 0131

Chapter 0131

"And look at this beauty!" The auctioneer's voice broke through my erratic train of panicky thoughts.

"The starting price for this one is Two hundred thousand dollars, nothing less."

I knew the auctioneer was still talking but my mind didn't register any of his words. I could not get that glare that Mark gave me out of my head. Just thinking about it made my hand tremble. plucked my pue from my lap and held it with a strong grip. Thankfully, my hands stopped shaking.

I took a deep breath and looked up. Just as the auctioneer grinned widely- someone had probably increased the amount and opened his mouth to speak, I heard Lucas say, "Five hundred thousand dollars."

whipped my head round to face him,my eyes bulging, "What?" I whisper-yelled.

"I asked if you wanted it, but you didn't respond."

"So why are you bidding for it?" Even though the original amount of the bracelet was way more than that, I couldn't let him get it.

"Seven hundred thousand."

Just as he looked over my shoulder and nodded at something there, someone else increased their price. It was a voice I recognized too well. I already knew who it was before I even turned. "My nephew wants it."

I sat, I could see his jaw work as he grinded

the arm of

let him have it," Lucas raised his paddle but the urgency in my voice. made him stop. He turned to me, his eyes searched mine and I could

with Mark. Just leave

of it for you. Look at it,

#25 BONUS

It's not worth it to spend so much on this bracelet." I rambled

"A million dollars."

all eyes were on him. My nape tingled and I know Mark was glaring

"Lucas" I cried.

it fun to tease Mark." There was this

him, "Can you get any more childish?" I shook my head. "You guys are so childish but I think I like

my head, "Let's see..." he chuckled. "With that look? I might have to let the puppy have its

gripped the paddle and raised it. The rage and determination on his face had no borders. "Two million dollars." Even I gasped

to him. "You're not doubling that amount!" I glared at him and

gaze shifted from me and traveled to

clashed, Mark met Lucas' provocative smirk with

to him

7/3

+25 BONUS

The Novel will be updated daily. Come back and continue reading tomorrow, everyone!

Comments ()

0/255