Phoenix Rising: From Heartache to Heroism

Chapter 131 Are They Purposely Raising the Price?

The bangle was stored away.

The auction continued.

A few more bracelets were showcased, but none appealed to Zelena.

She couldn't stop thinking about that violet jade bangle from earlier. Jade bangles are natural and non-renewable. Without placing a higher bid, she wouldn't come across another identical one anywhere. After a while, a white glassy jade bracelet with floating flower patterns was presented.

White glassy jade isn't exactly rare, but its price lies in the unique floating colour on it. It's so clear and transparent that it looks just like glass!

It was so beautiful, it looked like glass.

This was the ultimate compliment for jade!

Zelena's eyes sparkled. "Mom, Dad, I want this bracelet. It's stunning!"

Feeling guilty for not getting the previous bangle for her, Mrs. Blake was determined to win this one. She nodded to Zelena and said, "Lena, I'll ensure you get this bracelet."

Bracelets aren't as perfect as bangles in craftsmanship, quality, or aesthetic value, so they tend to be cheaper.

However, "glassy jade" means it won't be much cheaper.

Irene also liked the bracelet. "Honey, this one's pretty too. Let's get it for our daughter."

Anton said, "These beads aren't as nice as that bangle from earlier."

Irene replied, "What do you know about style? It's shiny and beautiful. Our daughter will love it."

Anton nodded in approval and said, "Sure, let's place our bid."

Following the auctioneer's presentation, the initial price stood at a hefty 450 thousand.

eagerly bidding one after

"Four hundred eighty thousand!"

"Five hundred twenty-five thousand!"

"Five hundred fifty-five thousand!"

price slowly increased, and soon

raised his

"Seven hundred fifty thousand."

of the bracelet were incomparable to

point, and increasing the price further would exceed its value,

folks

the auctioneer seated at the forefront jotted down a

"Seven hundred eighty thousand."

that once he had shouted out 780 thousand, no further bids

his surprise, another participant entered the fray. Glancing forward, he spotted the same two individuals

them again! Are they seriously trying to

"Eight hundred fourty thousand!"

auctioneer's face showed no emotion as he

...

Blake increased his offer, and the auctioneer

sensed the unreasonableness of the front-row bidders. Initially, it seemed the bracelet could have been secured for just a bit over 600 thousand, but now the price had soared to 900 thousand. Is

desire to purchase it for

with the previous bangle already sold, they were

bidder's

auctioneer said, "Nine hundred

and

million and

bidding voices, finding them oddly familiar, reminiscent of those who had contested them

subtly turned her head to glance behind, spotting Mr. and Mrs. Blake

recalled them from the time they had

foster parents bidding against us," Irene remarked to