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.

Vesta and Thorne conferring briefly before Vesta, with a clear voice

caused a

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

determined to ensure that no one outbid Vesta, hence the staggering bid

cost and his indulgence towards Vesta, shocked and sparked conversations among the

bid, no one

acquired the

envy, muttered through clenched teeth, “Makes my teeth

could respond, the next round of bidding

an antique

Vesta bid again.

starting bid

or $100,000, Vesta’s opening

number of bidders

room was not

male voice

Charlene looked over.

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young man,

Ramirez,” Connie informed

Charlene nodded.

hesitant now, looking towards Thorne.