Chapter 276

I gestured towards a bracelet, when an attendant nearby chimed in, "This piece is up for auction first. If you're interested, we can get you a slot. You'd be after the thirtieth, there are thirty ladies ahead in line."

I waved it off, not that I was desperate for it. Just glanced at the price tag and did

a quick mental conversion to our currency. My eyes widened - a bracelet for 8 million dollars.

Wandering a bit more, I spotted a grape sculpture, carved from amethyst, lifelike down to the dewdrops on its surface.

Then, eyeing the price tag - a cool $130,000. I nodded at Helen.

Helen whipped out a black card, and with a swipe, the transaction was as casual as picking up groceries. I had successfully snagged a piece.

Still, a long way from $2.6 million.

"What do you fancy, Helen?"

She looked around, then unapologetically declared, "Then I'll really pick one."

Amidst our conversation, she chose a Buddha statue, and I caught the price tag - $65,000.

I couldn't help but smirk, "You pick the cheapest thing available. Quite the ambition."

it like the rarest gem,

I realized she had

was like I

shared, "Lydia was my mom. She died because of you. It wasn't your fault, so I resented you, pushed you away from Mr. Hilton. But then, seeing you risk everything to save

comes around.

responsibility for Lydia's death.

terms with it. My mom died a hero, and you're trying to save others. The only

and a hint of murderous intent at the mention of

further

several other item

asked, "Do

QUMS

but it's important to stay grounded, not lose

"That butterfly brooch, so beautiful,

masterpiece. Let's get that."

her gaze, the

with a butterfly

hollow design adorned with

multicolored gems, alive with

attendant announced

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