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.

were eagerly bidding one after

"Four hundred eighty thousand!"

"Five hundred twenty-five thousand!"

"Five hundred fifty-five thousand!"

price slowly increased, and soon

Blake raised

"Seven hundred fifty thousand."

value and colour of the bracelet were incomparable to

increasing the price further would exceed its value, and

a few folks bowed out of the

price reaching a steady point, the auctioneer seated at the forefront

"Seven hundred eighty thousand."

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

two individuals who had previously bid on the

trying to jack up the price on that

"Eight hundred fourty thousand!"

no emotion as he

...

his offer, and the auctioneer stood firm without

secured for just a bit over 600 thousand, but now the price had soared to 900 thousand. Is the auction house possibly manipulating

it for Zelena, they wouldn't have

bangle already sold, they were resolute in securing the bracelet

bidder's sign, "Nine hundred thirty

"Nine hundred

million and twenty

and

Irene recognised the bidding voices, finding them oddly familiar, reminiscent

glance behind, spotting Mr. and Mrs. Blake

time they had probed

against