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.

$2,100,000 was part of the assets she'd get after divorcing

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!"

bid, Bryan strolled in from outside the hall. He put

never heard 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 couldn't help but frown. She realized she didn't know

but it was

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

the higher the price went, the more Emily felt the ruby slipping away from

watching the drama unfold, shook her head and sighed. "It's just a ruby. There are more items coming up. Is it really worth it for these people? This isn't fun at all. I'd rather get back to filming!" Jessica expected her agent, Layla Webb,

long time. Curious, Jessica looked over

gaze, Jessica frowned. "Layla, why

her eyes sparkling.

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

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

a bit helpless, Jessica shut her mouth and put on

auction kept going. Bryan single-handedly drove the price up

silent

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

it for 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.

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

they were determined to get the ruby, no