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.

Thorne conferring briefly before Vesta,

bid caused a stir.

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

who had deep pockets, seemed determined to ensure that no one outbid Vesta, hence the staggering bid of

move by Thorne, his disregard for the cost and his indulgence

the $800,000 bid,

acquired

through clenched teeth, “Makes my

respond, the next round of

antique vase

Vesta bid again.

vase’s starting bid was $500,000.

raising by $50,000 or $100,000, Vesta’s

number of

was not short of wealthy individuals.

a male voice chimed in:

Charlene looked over.

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was a young man, remarkably

Connie

Charlene nodded.

now, looking towards