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."

treasured it like the rarest gem,

the first time, I realized she had someone

It was like I

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 others, I suddenly admired you, understood

around. Good

huge responsibility

a hero, and you're trying to save others. The only one at fault is

hint

press further but took

several

smile, she asked, "Do you

QUMS

"I do, but it's important to stay grounded, not

my shoulder, "That butterfly brooch, so beautiful, and

masterpiece. Let's get that."

gaze, the

a butterfly motif,

hollow design adorned with

multicolored gems, alive with

the attendant announced a princess had just decreed that

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