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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."

I sat, I could see his jaw work as he

fists on the

him have it," Lucas raised his paddle but the urgency in my voice. made him stop. He turned to me,

want you messing with Mark. Just leave it for him. If you

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like, I can make one specially for you. It's not worth it to spend so much on this bracelet." I rambled on until Lucas chuckled. My heart dropped to the pit of my stomach as

"A million dollars."

all eyes were on him. My nape tingled and I

"Lucas" I cried.

just find it fun to tease Mark." There was this mischievous glint and playful smile on his lips as

"You guys are

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

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

felt Lucas' shift and I quickly turned to him. "You're not doubling that amount!" I glared at him and said

wouldn't do that." His gaze shifted from me and

met Lucas' provocative smirk with

yours now, puppy," Lucas mouthed to him and his expression grew

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