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.

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

auctioneer chimed in, "Alright, Mrs. Smith has bid $2,100,000. Anyone else want to go

"$2,100,000 going once!"

"$2,100,000 going twice!"

"$2,100,000..."

"$2,800,000!"

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

diamonds. Why was he willing to drop so much on a ruby today? Or did he have another reason? Thinking about it, Penelope couldn't help but frown. She realized she didn't know her

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

raising the price by another $200,000. To them, $200,000

the higher the price went, the more

more items coming up. Is it really worth it for these people? This isn't fun at all. I'd rather get back to

time. Curious, Jessica

gaze, Jessica frowned. "Layla, why

head, her eyes sparkling. "Do

Her name's Emily Brown." Layla's face showed a hint of regret. "Married... But with such a good look, it's not impossible to negotiate..." Negotiate what? Jessica's curiosity was piqued, but before she could ask, Layla stopped looking in

it cool and not talk too

and put on a serious

kept going. Bryan single-handedly drove

went silent

Ladies and gentlemen, we're about to finalize the bid!" "You're not bidding anymore?" The voice on stage almost matched the one beside her. Emily turned and

it. I think... he probably wants to buy it for Alice. I'll let him have it. Besides, there are more items coming up."

Emily froze.

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

they were determined to get the ruby, no matter