The Jilted Heiress' Return To The High Life

Chapter 263

Chapter 263 A Convenient

Trick

Corrine lifted the intercom with deliberate grace, her voice carrying quiet authority. "Jacob, remove all constraints on the bidding."

Her meaning crystallized-this extraordinary blue diamond

diamond would be hers, regardless

of price.

Such a rare specimen transcended mere investment; it represented an eternal treasure whose value would only appreciate with time.

Jacob absorbed her directive, a flutter of sympathy stirring for the other bidders.

History had proven that Corrine's desires inevitably transformed into acquisitions, and today would prove no different.

He raised his paddle with practiced confidence, declaring, "One hundred million." Other paddles rose in response, though their incremental increases of ten million revealed collective caution.

position in the audience, Leah's fingers curled into tight fists,

for the diamond while harboring fears that Bruce might withdraw from the

his while raising his paddle. "One hundred and fifty

a mere luxury purchase or romantic gesture; it served as a calculated statement of the Ashton family's unwavering financial dominance, a message aimed directly at their increasingly nervous board

bid sparked immediate whispers throughout the

Group's Bruce

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"Their influence remains formidable..."

elite of Lyhaton, well-versed in the family's recent tribulations and stock market challenges, had anticipated a period of discretion rather

competition was

the bidding resumed, the numbers climbing steadily.

hundred and

and

"Two hundred million!"

the numbers climbed, Bruce's composed facade began to crack. Despite its inherent value, in Bruce's eyes, this diamond wasn't worth over two

for such extravagance.

his expression as perspiration