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.

people were eagerly

"Four hundred eighty thousand!"

"Five hundred twenty-five thousand!"

"Five hundred fifty-five thousand!"

price slowly increased, and soon it reached 690

Blake raised his

"Seven hundred fifty thousand."

and colour of the bracelet were

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

a few folks bowed out

point, the auctioneer

"Seven hundred eighty thousand."

Blake assumed that once he had shouted out 780 thousand,

surprise, another participant entered the fray. Glancing forward, he spotted the same two individuals who had previously bid on the bangle, which left

them again! Are they seriously trying to jack up the price on

"Eight hundred fourty thousand!"

face showed no emotion as he stated, "Nine hundred

...

and the auctioneer

unreasonableness of the front-row bidders. Initially, it seemed the bracelet could have been secured for just a bit over 600 thousand,

their desire to purchase it for

the previous bangle already sold, they

his bidder's sign, "Nine

"Nine hundred seventy-five

and twenty

and fifty

at the forefront, Irene recognised the bidding voices, finding them oddly familiar, reminiscent of those who had contested them for

her head to glance behind, spotting

them from the time they had probed

against us," Irene remarked