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.

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

total, the crown boasted 999

It was called "Flameheart."

in the

the previous offer, until

grinning. "Dad, is this crown

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

galas or fancy parties—what would she do with

turned to Timothy. "What

much use for it," Timothy

explicitly said

ended, the organizers

of crowds, Sheila said, "Timothy, I'm a bit tired. I'd like to head back

"Of course."

Timothy settled the bill

the crown from its velvet case. "Miss Sheila, let me help you put

a toy, and it's hardly something

other side of Henry, Timothy's voice was calm and

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