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

crown

It was called "Flameheart."

the room

every bid doubled the previous offer, until finally, Flameheart

at his father, grinning. "Dad, is this crown for

such things. Something so valuable—your father bought it as a

fancy parties—what would she do with a crown? I think it makes more sense for

"What do you think,

use

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

ended, the organizers hosted

a bit tired. I'd like to

"Of course."

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

they got in the car, Henry pulled the crown from its velvet case. "Miss

it's hardly something your father could just give away

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

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