The Richest Man in Metropolis is My Backer by Dream Searcher

Chapter 42

Edward told me he couldn’t afford a 13,000,000–dollar loan, right? That would mean they couldn’t possibly bid ont the bracelet at a price I couldn’t beat.

The auction began.

Swedbury was one of the most globally recognized auction houses, so every charity auction they hosted attracted the rich, both local and international..

I knew some of the attendees they were part of Metropolis wealthy class.

Every collectible, painting, and more had ended at terrifyingly high prices. Even the least expensive items were sold for millions.

These millionaires and billionaires spent their money as though there was no tomorrow!

It made my anxiety skyrocket. I was starting to worry I wouldn’t be able to buy the bracelet after all.

Edward and Maddison spent most of their time whispering to each other as if they were the sweetest couple ever instead of two idiots who had fought publicly just a few days ago.

They bid a few times but never really bought anything. I guess they were just here for the fun of it.

I was staring absent–mindedly ahead when I felt a jolt on my arm.

poke me with her paddle. Why didn’t you raise your

pick–me bitch was at it again!

but she continued. “If you can’t afford the things here, we can get them

smiled. “Oh, I sure hope that’s true. Don’t back

all. Right, Eddy?” she replied sweetly.

was really acting her ass off!

looked at me

the

white nephrite bracelet was crafted from the finest nephrite by a skilled artisan.

passed the bracelet to me when I turned 18. She had told me that my maternal ancestor had been a noble who served in an imperial court. Then, a woman from

pair was separated during a war, and this was all that remained, My mother would have never sold it if it weren’t for my grandfather’s worsening condition, my father robbing half of our business shares, and our mounting debt. We needed the money to

gone for good,

one last chance to take

in a box, suspended by a scaffold. It shone under the light with the

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bidders stirred in

voice suddenly cut

glared at both