Chasing the Unexpected (Nyla)

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Chapter 687

Rebecca bit her lip, a hint of panic flashing in her eyes.

If Valarie didn’t raise the bid again, she wouldn’t have the money to pay. Yet, judging by Valarie’s earlier behavior, it was clear that she was doing this on purpose and wouldn’t bid any higher.

“20,000,000 dollars, going twice!” the auctioneer called again.

No one else raised their paddles.

The jewelry set was made of ordinary emeralds–though it had a nice design, it held no real collectible value. Only a fool would pay 20,000,000 dollars for it, let alone raise the bid further.

Orlando gritted his teeth. “Didn’t you say Valarie would raise the bid again?”

Facing Orlando’s angry gaze, Rebecca bit her lip, her eyes welling with tears. “Mr. Nuttall, I’m sorry. I was wrong…

give you 15,000,000 dollars, no more. Figure out the remaining 5,000,000 dollars

stupid. He could tell Rebecca had been deliberately trying to

giving Rebecca a 15,000,000–dollar budget. Normally, that amount could have won three or four pieces of jewelry. He couldn’t believe she had been foolish enough to

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Orlando’s darkening expression, fear flickered in Rebecca’s eyes, and she

the auctioneer called out, “20,000,000 dollars, sold!” the crowd began

even openly

Nuttall, you’ve got quite the companion there. She

the Preston Group backing

Nuttall pay for this to impress her, or did Mrs. Preston buy it

continued, Orlando’s face grew darker, and Rebecca felt increasingly uneasy. Where could she

her the money, but now… if he found out what she’d done at the auction, who knew what

expression, Valarie raised an eyebrow and smiled. “Nyla, look at Rebecca. She seems to be

with gloating glee, clearly enjoying Rebecca’s predicament. Rebecca was out of her league trying to play games with

at Rebecca and then looked away indifferently. “Valarie, don’t

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to get back at her, you’ve also made an