Chapter 125

She was confounded.

However, it did not seem like Jared would court a married woman.

Hence, Ashlyn was definitely not Mrs. Nolan.

The auctioneer at the stage had started to call out the prices. Coincidentally, the starting bid was 500 thousand.

The item that Mrs. Nolan did not want was the same price as the artwork that Hera was proud of.

The latter could sense the surrounding people staring at her with mocking eyes.

The corners of her lips twitched in barely concealed anger.

Just as the crowd was wondering what amount they should bid, Ashlyn said, “One million.”

A glint was in Lucas’ eyes. “You like it?”

Ashlyn glanced at him before smiling brightly. “Who doesn’t like diamonds?”

Then why didn’t you take it away?

Lucas gritted his teeth, furious.

was the one to give it

the angrier and more frustrated he

other words, she’s telling me she

me, why did

so enthusiastic

ground his

a raging bonfire burning in his chest. He wanted to ignore all social pleasantries and drag this woman back

way, she would not have the chance to laugh at him

in, many of the audience

diamond necklace was worth nine

the end, one wealthy businessman who was interested in working with Nolan

check into Ashlyn’s hands. “Donate this to Saunders Charity.

cheque noncommittally. “Why do you

to ask

it won’t look good if she takes your money but refuses to meet you. I’ll make arrangements,” Ashlyn said as she kept away

their

auction was staring at the two

million or the meeting with Madeline Saunders—was enough to

that, Ms. Berry, will I get to meet Ms. Saunders with nine million? I-I’ll donate nine million to the Saunders Charity. Can you make arrangements for me too?” asked Cornell, the man from

and it’s for Mr. Nolan. You’ve already received a gift from me earlier. I said I’ll ask Ms. Saunders to gift you a painting without asking anything in return. One

She sounded philosophical.

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