The Jilted Heiress' Return To The High Life

Chapter 815:

Karina acquired some jewelry and an antique painting, while Corrine idly flipped through the auction catalog, barely paying attention—until the auctioneer announced the next item.

“Up next, we have an exquisite ivory-carved mirror adorned with intricate grapevine patterns. The handle measures approximately eight inches. Bidding starts at 800 thousand.”

Most of the wealthy heirs in attendance weren’t particularly interested in antiques, but among them were collectors who recognized the mirror’s true worth.

In the blink of an eye, the bidding climbed to 1.5 million.

Corrine raised her paddle. “Two million.”

From her vantage point in the last private box, Leah spotted Corrine’s bid. Without hesitation, she raised her paddle. “Two million two hundred thousand.”

She had no real use for the mirror—she just didn’t want Corrine to have it. To Leah, any chance to block Corrine’s way was a chance worth seizing. Her unexpected move caught Bruce’s attention.

skipped a beat. She hurriedly offered an explanation. “Didn’t your grandfather love collecting antiques? I still feel bad

had were momentarily put to rest. Noticing the shift in his demeanor, Leah quietly exhaled

Corrine, too, caught on.

eager to challenge me?” she mused,

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smile played at her lips as she

jaw. Something about Corrine’s voice grated on her nerves. Determined,

hundred thousand,” Corrine countered

“Four million.”

world of antiques knew the mirror’s value capped at around 3.5 million. Any higher, and it would be a foolish purchase. And yet,

a show of

defiance against

mirror really worth such a heated battle?”