Chapter 25

Calvin's head buzzed. He gripped the bidding sign tightly, frozen in place. He couldn't bid anymore. Sensing the mocking gazes on him, he felt humiliated. It was worse when Elvira was looking at him too. He wished he could disappear. Judy didn't look good either. She glanced at Calvin, hoping he would bid again. She didn't want to be laughed at

After three inquiries, no one raised the bid anymore. The host closed the bid on Eternity.

Judy's heart sank like a stone. She realized Calvin didn't look good and the outcome was unchangeable. She endured the humiliation and consoled softly. "Calvin, it's okay. It's just a ring. Let's find a renowned designer to design a bigger and better one. I always thought this ring was too ordinary. I didn't like it much."

Someone nearby couldn't help but laugh. Judy was only criticizing the ring because she didn't get it. Calvin and Judy could barely sit still.

Calvin looked at the gentle and sensible Judy and felt guilty. "Sorry, Judy. I couldn't follow through on my promise. I'll get a better ring for you."

"Sure. Judy leaned against Calvin, but her eyes were full of anger.

"See if there's anything else you like. I'll bid for it." Calvin wanted to make it up to Judy.

Judy picked a necklace and a gown, priced around one million dollars. They weren't too pricey.

Calvin bid on something, he would immediately be outbid by the mysterious bidder. The bidder's outrageous moves infuriated Calvin. Judy stopped smiling

things Calvin wanted, raising the bid high

wanted to see who it was but could only see a vague

Though she didn't know. him, she praised him silently. Elvira hated her

targeted by the wealthy bidder and looked at them differently. They steered clear of them so they wouldn't be implicated. Although no one knew who the bidder was, they

could hardly sit still. It was extremely humiliating today. She didn't

with something important so please stay as witnesses. When they heard the organizer's boss give the

Elvira's hand excitedly, praising the boss. No one knew better than her how Elvira had suffered. She wished she could clear up every misunderstanding for Elvira but she didn't have the ability. She could only watch Olivia being slandered. Elvira held her breath, watching the people on stage. When she was young, she didn't have the power to prove her innocence. Now, they were too old to verify. She could only tell herself she was innocent and need not prove herself. She also didn't need to care about other's opinions. But now that someone was willing to stand up

the police stated seriously, "At 7.30 this evening, we received a report of false accusation of theft. We

Olivia and Elvira arriving half an hour later than Stacy, and they were never close. It showed how Elvira and Olivia went to the dessert area first and focused on eating after. Ten minutes later, Elvira was accused

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