Return of the Crowned Heiress

Chapter 412

It seemed Felicia had arrived too early. In hindsight, she should’ve come later, just before the final item made its appearance.

Thinking of that, Felicia scanned her surroundings again to distract herself. Her gaze landed on a VIP room on the second floor with an excellent view. Behind the screen in that room, she

noticed a tall and slender silhouette.

The moment she looked over, the silhouette shifted slightly as if the person had made a small

movement.

Given the considerable distance between the first and second floors, combined with the screen and the room’s doors and windows blocking the view, it was impossible to make out the person’s appearance

Still, she couldn’t shake the feeling that the figure was looking in her direction. It had to be her imagination, right?

Felicia withdrew her gaze and couldn’t help but let out another yawn. Just as she wondered whether to take a walk to clear her head, the lighting in the auction hall suddenly changed.

item was brought

a photo and

host began with an introduction, explicitly mentioning the donors‘ names in gratitude. Then, in a dramatic tone, he recounted the legend surrounding

sounded like a legend–for

it was just a map, the host’s storytelling skills were so vivid and engaging that the

many participants adjusted their posture when this item appeared. That was a signal. It meant that a considerable number of people were

map.

belonged to him and he still allowed the auction to proceed, there was a chance he might use his wealth to reclaim it. The

interest,

starting price for the map was modest, at a mere ten

price rose, mostly driven by those seated at

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heavyweight remained still, calmly sipping their tea. They would wait for the price to rise sufficiently so

to ten million, and it kept climbing. Some bidders began to drop out while a few

began. By this point, the price had soared. to 50