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.

set with seven rare, blood-red rubies, each encircled

total, the crown

It was called "Flameheart."

the

the previous offer, until finally, Flameheart was

looked up at his father, grinning. "Dad, is this crown

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

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

Timothy. "What do

have much use for it,"

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

auction ended, the organizers hosted

said, "Timothy, I'm a bit tired. I'd like to head back to the hotel

"Of course."

Timothy settled the bill and

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

be silly. This isn't a toy, and it's

Timothy's voice was calm and warm.

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