Burn the Marriage, Keep the Crown

Chapter 152

"Starting at ten million, Mr. Vance seems determined to win the Diamond Crown," someone murmured, awe evident in their voice.

"Isn't it obvious? Miss Lynwood mentioned she adored the Diamond Crown. Naturally, Mr. Vance would go to great lengths to make her smile!"

"How envious of Miss Lynwood. Mr. Vance truly dotes on her."

In the midst of the envious chatter, a refined and clear voice piped up, "Ten million and one."

The crowd was momentarily stunned.

They turned toward the voice and were even more surprised to see Samuel standing there.

Serena's eyes widened in shock too. She tugged gently at Samuel's sleeve. "Samuel, be reasonable," she whispered. "You can't outbid Aaron."

If Cynthia Lynwood wanted something, Aaron would surely make it his mission to obtain it.

Samuel just turned his head, smiling warmly at Serena. "Do you want it, my dear?"

His smile was as sincere and gentle as a springtime sunbeam.

her voice

the short pause, Aaron's voice rang out again, "Twenty

"Twenty million and

"Thirty million!!"

"Thirty million and one."

"Fifty million!!!"

higher, Serena quickly grabbed Samuel's arm more firmly. "Samuel, let it go.

turned, disbelief evident in his

stage, Yvonne was visibly irritated by Samuel's persistent bidding. She hastily banged the gavel, "Fifty million once! Fifty million twice! Fifty million thrice! Sold! Congratulations

room erupted

release her hold on Samuel, relieved. Her

at Aaron, noticing the absence of joy on his face. His expression was cold and his eyes, piercing.

gaze back

staff carefully removed the Diamond Crown from its glass

excitement, "It's so beautiful. I'm truly overjoyed to be so close to such a masterpiece. Aaron,

yours. You may do with it as you wish," Aaron replied,

admiration swept through the

above and beyond for

crowd, then turned to Serena with a concerned frown. "Are