The CEO's Empathy Pregnancy Pains

Chapter 164 Paying for Love

"Alright, Mrs. Smith is in with $140,000!"

"Ms. Saunders isn't backing down, $280,000!"

"Our bidder number eight just threw in $700,000!"

"We've hit $1,000,000!"

At first, it was just Emily and Alice going head-to-head.

But soon enough, some sharp-eyed folks noticed how unique the ruby was and started jacking up the price.

The place was buzzing, with reporters scrambling to get the scoop.

In no time, the ruby's price shot up to $1,680,000.

Alice wasn't fazed. Her family was in the clothing business and had been living abroad for ages, so they had deep pockets. Dropping $2,000,000, or even $20,000,000, was no biggie for them.

But the catch was, all that money belonged to her parents. Spending a little was fine, but for a big amount, she needed their okay.

Honestly, a plain ruby wasn't anything special. Alice's parents definitely wouldn't want to shell out a fortune for it.

Just as Alice was wavering, Emily upped the bid again. "$2,100,000!"

Even though she raised the bid, Emily was super anxious. She loved the ruby, but she didn't have that kind of cash lying around.

Plus, her mom needed money for medical bills, and she would need money after her divorce.

part of the assets she'd get after divorcing Michael. It was clearly her limit. When

Smith has

"$2,100,000 going once!"

"$2,100,000 going twice!"

"$2,100,000..."

"$2,800,000!"

in from outside the hall. He put down his phone and raised his hand to signal the

of Bryan being into gemstones or diamonds. Why was he willing to drop so much on a ruby today? Or did he have another reason? Thinking about it, Penelope

Bryan was buying it for, but it was out of Emily's

price by another $200,000. To them, $200,000 was like

higher the price went, the more Emily

it really worth it for these people? This isn't fun at all. I'd rather

a long time. Curious, Jessica looked over and saw Layla staring blankly at the

her gaze, Jessica frowned. "Layla, why are you staring at

head, her eyes sparkling. "Do you know that

Smith Corporation. Her name's Emily Brown." Layla's face showed a hint of regret. "Married... But with such a

cool and not talk too much in front of

a bit helpless, Jessica shut her mouth and put on a serious face to look more

going. Bryan single-handedly drove

went silent for a

bid $4,200,000. Anyone want to go higher? Ladies and gentlemen, we're about to finalize the bid!" "You're not bidding anymore?" The voice on stage almost matched

Alice. I'll let him have it. Besides, there are more items coming up." Before Emily could finish, Michael stood up and made a

Emily froze.

for years and had attended countless auctions with him. She knew this

were determined to get the ruby, no matter how high the price went.