The Jilted Heiress' Return To The High Life

Chapter 826:

Mouths hung open around the room. The auctioneer himself looked momentarily dumbfounded, his composure slipping as he struggled to find his voice.

The organizers had predicted the set might reach fifty million at most. No one had expected it to skyrocket five times over.

Finally, after a long pause, the auctioneer collected himself. “The current bid is two hundred and fifty million. Any higher offers?” Silence. “Two hundred and fifty million, going once!” His gavel hovered. “Two hundred and fifty million, going twice! Two hundred and fifty million… sold!”

The gavel came down with a sharp crack. Applause erupted, and the auctioneer’s voice rang out with barely concealed excitement. “Congratulations to Mr. Ashton of Ashton Group for acquiring this exquisite royal jewelry set for two hundred and fifty million!”

Leah grasped Bruce’s hand, her fingers trembling with exhilaration. “This is wonderful!”

Bruce exhaled slowly, the corners of his lips twitching as if tempted to smile—but his emotions were too tangled for excitement.

was Andromache. If she truly cherished this jewelry set, then tonight’s battle had

her own lips curling into a

Nate’s voice

not have put it up for auction. A set bought for twenty million, sold

moment, the box door swung open and

Nate with a slight nod before striding

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knowing smile as she met Jacob’s eyes. “Let

the annual charity auction would deliver a speech to conclude the event. Yet, Corrine had always shunned the spotlight, leaving the

and Bruce had played a significant role in boosting the auction’s success. As the main organizer, it was only