Rebirth In Divorce: My New Mr. Perfect by Henry Foster

Chapter 153

Irene's eyes sparkled with a touch of longing as she said, "Tm just thinking if Nathan tossed me that EverPeak contract, we'd be joined at the hip. working together."

Yonas kept his peace, his focus drifting elsewhere. He set his bidding paddle down, barely registering the items up for auction-except for that purple diamond, now Irene's new treasure.

He recalled the time he'd bid on a pink diamond, a masterpiece by the same artist, which he'd given to Yasmine, while Morgan had walked away empty-handed.

The penultimate item, a painting, had been swiftly claimed by Xavier for a cool 20 million. But the grand finale was a stunner: an antique golden crown encrusted with jewels and exquisite craftsmanship.

The auctioneer's pitch was enticing. "Solid gold, adorned with over four hundred precious gems. The starting bid of 38 million was a mere pittance for such a rare gem, even in the exclusive Sayaka Club,

As the bidding began, the price skyrocketed. This was no ordinary crown; it was a historical gem, its age only adding to its mystique.

Already victorious in her previous bids, Irene couldn't resist the allure of this final item. "165 million, she declared, a bid that made the auctioneer blink in surprise.

The worth of a priceless crown in the museum hit a staggering 335 million dollars. Irene thought there was room to drive the auction price even higher, and no one seemed to outbid the last offer. crown resting on her head

In her mind, she was already envisioning herself walking down the aisle toward Yonas with this en

But then, Yonas raised his paddle. "300 million," he said, his voice resonating through the room. Ahush fell over the crowd as Yonas made a staggering leap in the bidding, leaving everyone, including the auctioneer, speechless. Irene's jaw dropped, but no sound escaped her lips. She had a feeling that the crown, regardless of the outcome, was meant to be hers.

The crown's significance was not lost on the audience. Yonas had been a silent bidder all night, but his voice carried the weight of the Russell family. a force no one could contend with

in the

a shock to everyone. It was no secret that Yasmine had been linked to Yonas, but now Irene was by

out. Yasmine was a

the purple diamond, and now the crown Helen covered was slipping away. She knew Xavier wouldn't part with his fortune for

her head, astonished by Morgan's audacity to challenge the Russell family. Yonas was clearly bidding for Irene, and this move would leave a lasting impact on both families. But

a bidding war seemed imminent, Yonas sealed the deal with 663

crown for a staggering 665 million in the end. Without Morgan's interference, he might have saved that extra 165 million. Morgan turned to Yasmine with a smirk and said,

she'd truly lost her marbles. Tricked before, Helen now saw Yoselin for what she was a hopeless case, hiding behind Yasmine, her eyes darting nervously. With a sly smile, Helen recorded Yoshi's

leave, Irene intercepted Yasmine, handing her a business card. "Ms. Sanchez, if you ever need assistance with Yoselia and can't reach Yonas, feel free to call me. I'm here for the long haul

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trene's card back. "Ms. White, Yasmine won't be needing

he added, "By the way, about Yoselin's kitchen knife incident, Yasmine was injured. Don't forget to cover the medical bills and emotional damages, Mr. Russell. A man of your stature won't

strands of Yasmine's hair.

keep you. Goodbye, Mr. Russell, Ms.

Yasmine leave, his eyes filled with a mix of confusion and longing. As he slid into the car, Irene joined him

showed Yonas a photo of Yasmine and Xavier on her phone. "Look at them. They're a

Irene's gaze in the rearview mirror. "You don't

her voice heavy with the weight of secrets. "It's just a shame. That's all From the

a slow nod or two and said. "Then you should know it

Irene countered, her voice softening. "She's just been unlucky

as she said, Though it seems Xavier's got his eye