Crippled Luna's Farewell: Half A Life Without My Alpha's Deadly Deception

Chapter 91

Chapter 91

“That’s Dalton,” Clara whispered to Sarah. “Alpha of the Birch Pack. He’s wealthy, but I don’t think even he would go head–to–head with Arnold for too long.”

Sarah glanced at Dalton, a tall, well–dressed man with sharp features. His expression remained composed as he made his bid.

Linda, as expected, countered.

The numbers climbed. Fifteen million. Eighteen million. Then twenty.

The room fell silent.

Dalton sat back, shaking his head with an amused smile, conceding.

The green diamond bracelet was Linda’s.

Sarah let out a slow breath. *At least she’s spent enough already. She shouldn’t compete with me anymore.*

She hoped.

But the next auction item proved her wrong.

The sculpture of a werewolf whistling at the moon was brought onto the stage.

It was breathtaking–carved from silver–grained maple wood, its surface naturally streaked with silver veins, reflecting light like ripples in a moonlit lake.

Sarah’s chest tightened. *This is it.*

Her grandmother would love it.

The bidding began, and she immediately raised her paddle.

Linda’s head turned. Her eyes met Sarah’s, and something sharp flickered in them.

Then, without hesitation, Linda raised her card.

The price doubled in an instant.

sank. So she is doing this on purpose.”

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the escalating bids with mild amusement, joined

deep breath and raised her paddle

thick as the numbers climbed

room. He studied her for a moment before offering a small,

nod.

returned the nod with a

personal for him. If she wanted it

reached eighteen

Sarah hesitated.

twenty million. If Linda went any higher,

as she was about to breathe, Linda’s voice rang through

“Twenty million dollars.”

through

pushing you,” she muttered. “She doesn’t even want

clenched her fists.

had prepared for

dollars,” she

over the room.

smirked, crossing her legs with a slow, deliberate motion. She turned to Arnold, whispering something in his ear. He didn’t even blink before nodding.

Linda said, her voice smooth and

her stomach twisted. She had expected Linda to push, but

is a game to her,” Clara whispered. “And Arnold is happy to fund it.”

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to put Sarah in her place.

breath, she raised her

few gasps rippled through the room. The stakes were rising fast.

pleased with the challenge. “Thirty

pounded in her ears. She was reaching her limit. She had set a budget, but if she let this go, she would regret it.

her arm. “Are

tightened. “Yes.”

lifted her paddle. “Thirty–two million.”

auctioneer’s voice echoed through the hall. “Thirty–two million! Do I hear