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.

hesitated, her

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

calmly, "Twenty

"Thirty million!!"

"Thirty million and one."

"Fifty million!!!"

more firmly. "Samuel, let

disbelief evident

irritated by Samuel's persistent bidding. She hastily banged the gavel, "Fifty million once! Fifty million twice! Fifty million thrice! Sold! Congratulations to Mr. Vance on acquiring the Diamond

erupted

release her hold on Samuel, relieved. Her

his face. His expression was cold

quickly shifted her gaze back to the

removed the Diamond Crown from its

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

do with it as you wish,"

of admiration swept through

had indeed gone above and beyond

cheering crowd, then turned to