Never Again Yours (Isadora and Magnus)

Chapter 465

Chapter 465

The charity auction was heating up as the host introduced the second item of the night.

An attendant gently pulled back a panel of red velvet, unveiling a beautifully framed landscape painting for all to see.

It was immediately clear this wasn't just any painting. The brushwork was delicate,

each stroke purposeful, the entire piece radiating a quiet, profound elegance. Whoever had painted this was a true master, and the artwork's value as a collector's item was beyond question.

This landscape was exactly what Andrina had come for tonight.

She leaned over to Olivia and whispered, "This is the painting your grandfather's been dreaming of owning. If we win it and you present it to him yourself, he'll be so touched by your thoughtfulness."

The host cleared his throat, announcing the starting bid: five million dollars.

No sooner had the words left his mouth than Andrina raised her paddle-six million.

across the ballroom: seven million.

appealed to an older crowd, and tonight's guest list was dominated by

painting was as good as hers, Isadora, who'd been sitting quietly nearby, slowly lifted her paddle. Her voice

just how far she could reasonably go for this painting, then gritted her teeth

didn't miss a beat.

bidding, especially at these prices, had everyone

stand Isadora's smug, aloof expression. She felt her temper flare, refusing to let this woman win. She snatched up her paddle, her chin high. "Thirty

skipped a beat

just smiled and coolly countered, "Fifty

Damn it.

That woman!

competitive streak was officially triggered. All she could think was that

landscape painting! Any further bids?

flicker of emotion,

in the air shifted; people murmured and exchanged astonished glances. Andrina stared at Isadora, incredulous that she'd bid so much for

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