Goodbye, Mr. Regret

Chapter 20

Chapter 20

After a moment, he said, "Alright."

A gentle, contented smile played on Sheila's lips.

Timothy's expression was harder to read.

To most people in the room, bidding on this piece was all about that enormous diamond at its center-impressive, to be sure, but not exactly Timothy's taste.

Still, Timothy kept raising his paddle, and in the end, no one tried to outbid him.

He secured the massive diamond ring with ease.

Soon after, it was time for the highlight of the auction.

Timothy's gaze never left the stage.

As the curtain was drawn back, a wave of gasps swept through the room.

Under the spotlights, a platinum-and-diamond medieval-style crown sat gleaming, magnificent and regal.

was set with seven rare, blood-red rubies, each encircled by diamonds, the stones arranged in a heart-shaped

the crown boasted

It was called "Flameheart."

in the room

the previous offer, until finally, Flameheart

grinning. "Dad, is this

could answer, Sheila gently scolded, "Henry, don't say such things. Something so valuable—your father bought it as a gift for

goes to galas or fancy parties—what would she do with a crown?

Timothy. "What

much use

Sheila's lips deepened, but Timothy hadn't explicitly said

ended, the organizers

a bit tired. I'd like to head back

"Of course."

auction staff soon delivered their winnings. Timothy settled the

the car, Henry pulled the crown from its velvet

it's hardly something your father could

of Henry, Timothy's voice was calm and warm.

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