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.

expenses, and this $2,100,000 was part of the assets she'd get after divorcing Michael. It was clearly her limit.

has bid $2,100,000. Anyone else want

"$2,100,000 going once!"

"$2,100,000 going twice!"

"$2,100,000..."

"$2,800,000!"

as the auctioneer was about to close the bid, Bryan strolled in from outside the hall. He put down his phone and raised his hand

so much on a ruby today? Or did he have another reason? Thinking about it, Penelope couldn't

was buying it for, but it was out of Emily's league. She couldn't

by another $200,000. To them, $200,000

more Emily felt the ruby slipping away from

for these people? This isn't fun at all.

was silent for a long time. Curious, Jessica looked over and

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

her eyes sparkling. "Do

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

just reminded her to keep it cool and not talk too much in front

mouth and put on a serious face

Bryan single-handedly drove the

silent for

"Alright, Mr. Watson has 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 the one beside her. Emily turned

Alice. I'll let him have it. Besides, there are more items

Emily froze.

attended countless auctions with him. She knew this gesture

they were determined to get the ruby, no matter how