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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."

see his jaw work as he grinded

on the arm of

urgency in my voice. made him stop. He turned to me, his eyes searched mine and I could feel everyone staring

with Mark. Just leave

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you like, I can make one specially for you. It's not worth it to spend so much on this bracelet." I

"A million dollars."

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

"Lucas" I cried.

on the top of my head and I suddenly felt safe. I felt protected in his arms. I'm sorry, babe. I just find it fun to tease

"You guys are so childish but I think I

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

he gripped the paddle and raised it. The rage and determination on his face had no borders.

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

on, I wouldn't do that." His gaze shifted from me and traveled to where Mark was

with hardened jaw. Hist face portrayed nothing but raw

to him and his

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