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

"Four hundred eighty thousand!"

"Five hundred twenty-five thousand!"

"Five hundred fifty-five thousand!"

increased, and soon it reached

Blake raised his

"Seven hundred fifty thousand."

value and colour of the bracelet were

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

folks bowed out

steady point, the auctioneer

"Seven hundred eighty thousand."

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

two individuals who had previously bid on the bangle, which

trying to

"Eight hundred fourty thousand!"

auctioneer's face showed no emotion as he stated, "Nine hundred

...

Blake increased his offer, and

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

it for Zelena, they wouldn't have

previous bangle already sold, they were resolute in securing the

bidder's sign, "Nine hundred thirty

said, "Nine

and twenty

million and fifty

oddly familiar, reminiscent

glance

the time they had probed Violeta's foster parents' residence upon her

foster parents bidding against us," Irene remarked