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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 grinded his teeth,

on the arm

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

Mark. Just leave it for him.

for you. Look at it, it's Atelier's. I

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much on this bracelet." I rambled on until Lucas chuckled. My heart dropped to the

"A million dollars."

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

"Lucas" I cried.

and gave me a kiss 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 Mark." There was this mischievous glint and playful smile on his lips as he spoke that silently assured me that nothing could go wrong. Then he chuckled, "It always feels like teasing

you get any more childish?" I shook my head. "You guys are so childish but I think I like this game.

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

white as he 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

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

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

Mark met Lucas' provocative smirk with hardened jaw. Hist

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

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