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.

in the audience, Leah's fingers curled into

the diamond while harboring fears that Bruce might

in his while raising his paddle. "One hundred and

more than 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

bold bid sparked immediate whispers throughout

Group's Bruce

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"Their influence remains formidable..."

market challenges, had anticipated a period of discretion

competition was far from

the bidding resumed, the numbers climbing steadily. "One

hundred and seventy

and eighty

"Two hundred million!"

to crack. Despite its inherent value, in Bruce's eyes, this diamond wasn't worth over two hundred million. Besides, the family's resources,

for such extravagance.

clouded his expression as perspiration