Counterback of the Despised Luna by Diana West

Chapter 152 The Woman I Love Most

Rosaline’s POV:

Was Wendy trying to challenge me?

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I glanced at her with mild amusement and was just about to raise my paddle again when a crisp male voice rang out from the entrance of the auction hall. “Thirty million dollars!”

Thirty million dollars!

He had raised the bid by a full ten million in one go, instantly sending the auction hall into an uproar.

The voice was familiar. I frowned and turned toward the entrance.

It was Caden.

Dressed in a perfectly tailored suit with a dark green tie, he exuded elegance and composure as he strode into the banquet hall.

A sudden tightness gripped my chest. What was he doing here?

Reporters quickly swarmed around him. “Mr. Holbrook, what brings you to tonight’s charity auction?” one asked.

Caden’s expression remained calm as he replied, “I’m simply here to contribute to a good cause.”

“Mr. Holbrook, could you…

Before the reporter could finish, Caden raised a hand, signaling that he would not be taking any questions.

The auctioneer’s enthusiastic voice boomed through the hall. “Mr. Holbrook has raised the bid to 30 million dollars! Any further offers?”

“Thirty million, going once.”

going twice.”

three times.

gavel, Caden had won the auction–securing, of all things, the plush kitten

kitten for 30 million

as Caden walked unhurriedly onto the stage.

lights bathed him in a golden glow, making him appear almost

his generous donation of 30 million dollars to charity,” the auctioneer

took the kitten, his lips curving into

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it. I had come here to avoid him, yet not only had he found me, but he

was he up to?

asked playfully, “Mr. Holbrook, may we ask who you plan to give this kitten to?”

and in a crisp voice, said, “I’m giving it to the woman

he

involuntarily, and a strange, bitter feeling swept

he talking about

on a plush kitten, planning to give it to Tessa when

After all, I was the one who made it.

what a lucky lady,” the auctioneer said with a hint of envy.

but

gazes of the crowd, he stepped down from the

us, Wendy immediately stepped in front of me, her voice laced with both

her a glance. Ignoring her completely, he walked straight

locking onto mine as he placed

room erupted into murmurs.