Submitting To My Billionaire Ex-Wife by Allison Mild

Chapter 125

Andrea had spent years practicing the piano, thinking it’d be her golden ticket to marrying into a rich family. But a piano genius? That was never the plan.

With a forced smile, she turned to Genevieve. “Playing piano is about feeling the music, not chasing prizes or impressing others.”

Genevieve couldn’t hold back a chuckle. “Oh, please. Weren’t you just hoping those piano skills. would snag you a wealthy hubby?”

That comment hit a nerve, and Andrea’s smile vanished like a ghost. The crowd nearby couldn’t help but sneak peeks at the drama unfolding.

Genevieve wasn’t someone you’d want to mess with. After all, she was the one who left the Hoffman family in the dust after their divorce.

Furious, Andrea shot Genevieve a glare sharp enough to cut.

Genevieve, barely containing her laughter, put a hand over her mouth. “Oh, Ms. Thomson, don’t be mad! It was all in good fun. Can’t you take a little joke?”

Her eyes were sparkling, and she had the grin of someone who just got away with mischief. It was clear she had no interest in Andrea’s drama. Genevieve wasn’t about to play nice just for show. She had learned a thing or two from Rosalie about playing the villain.

Andrea was boiling over, her hands clenched into fists. Desperate, she turned to Anthony, her eyes welling up with tears. He just smiled serenely, completely lost in Genevieve’s beauty, paying no mind to their spat.

“Mr. Hoffman…….” Andrea tried to get his attention. She had a job to do today; she couldn’t just be brushed off

Anthony gave her a brief, annoyed look. “Didn’t you catch that she was joking? Let’s break it up, folks. The auction’s getting started.” He tossed a soft glance at Genevieve. “Wanna head up to the front row?”

Genevieve ignored him and just breezed by, her dress swishing as she walked.

Anthony watched her, all googly–eyed. He was thrilled to see her put Andrea in her place. Hel figured Genevieve must be jealous. He mused, ‘Why else would she be so ticked off? I promise I’ll stop ruffling her feathers. We love each other! His mind was racing, but the auctioneer was already diving into the details of the first item up for bid.

Andrea sidled up to him. “Mr. Hoffman, I’m expecting a little thank–you gift from you. We had a deal.

Anthony just shrugged. Money was no object to him–he walked off after a nod.

into the crowd, watching as Genevieve zeroed in on

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million dollars. And the priciest thing before had only gone for like 4

too many people were biding, but a few hands

dollars, it

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smile sweet. “Mr. Hoffman, I’m setting my

as if he was lost in thought,

Genevieve.

be speechless. It seemed pretty clear that the engagement between the two was legit. ‘Maybe I should contribute a gift?” The

mind.

The crowd was stunned and thought, “Was Anthony actually willing to drop that kind of

her remark! She couldn’t resist stealing a glance at Genevieve, her eyes glinting with

Genevieve remained calm, even with a smile on her lips.

Andrea to no end; she was sure it was all an

next second, Genevieve raised her

a beat, “11 million.”

locked in a showdown, and for a moment, silence enveloped

said, “12

“13 million dollars!”

“14 million dollars.”

as he bid. To him, the money was just a string of numbers. Its true value depended on whom it was

to sense the tension solidifying in the air. Many looked at Genevieve with a mix of sympathy. An ex–husband outbidding his ex–wife for his current fiancée

scenario.

bidding war escalated until Anthony said “19 million dollars.” Then, Genevieve went silent. She didn’t raise her paddle again; instead, she just looked