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.

blood-red rubies, each encircled by diamonds, the stones arranged in a

crown boasted 999 flawless

It was called "Flameheart."

in the room

the previous

father, grinning. "Dad, is this

"Henry, don't say such things. Something so valuable—your father bought it as a gift

goes to galas or fancy parties—what would she do with a crown? I think it makes more sense for Miss Sheila to

to Timothy. "What

wouldn't have much use

but Timothy hadn't explicitly said the crown was for her, so she left it at

ended, the

fond of crowds, Sheila said, "Timothy, I'm a bit tired.

"Of course."

delivered their winnings. Timothy settled the bill and left with Sheila and

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

it's hardly something your father

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

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