Divorce Time

Chapter 126

After all, the last times Stewart took her to galas and that tech expo, Thorne had completely ignored her.

As she was mulling over this, the auction was about to begin. The auctioneer took the stage and the room fell silent.

Charlene had already carefully reviewed the auction catalog earlier that evening.

She had her eye on a set of emerald jewelry and a renowned artist’s tapestry.

“Which one to bid on would depend on how the evening unfolded.

The auction kicked off promptly.

Charlene, with clear objectives, didn’t raise her paddle unless she was interested in an item. Thorne and Vesta hadn’t made any moves either.

After a while, Charlene and Connie noticed Vesta starting to bid.

Vesta was after a diamond bracelet, a piece clearly designed by a renowned international designer, perfect for the younger crowd.

Undoubtedly, Thorne was bidding on this bracelet for Vesta.

The opening bid for the bracelet was $150,000.

Vesta raised it to $300,000.

Others pushed it to $400,000.

this point, Charlene noticed Vesta and Thorne conferring briefly before Vesta, with a clear voice that resonated through

bid caused

stylish, its intrinsic value didn’t justify $800,000. Even $400,000 was a stretch. But Vesta

determined to ensure that no one

his indulgence towards

the $800,000 bid, no one else bid.

successfully acquired

with envy, muttered through clenched teeth,

Charlene could respond, the next round of bidding began.

an antique vase

Vesta bid again.

starting bid was $500,000.

$50,000 or $100,000, Vesta’s opening bid was

the number of bidders dropped.

not

voice chimed

Charlene looked over.

08:52

apter 26

was a young man, remarkably

Ramirez,” Connie

Charlene nodded.

hesitant now,