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.

to poke me with her paddle. Why didn’t you raise your paddle even once? Didn’t you like any of the items

pick–me bitch was at it

ignored her, but she continued. “If you can’t afford

sure hope that’s true. Don’t back

course! We’re family, after all. Right, Eddy?” she replied sweetly.

really acting her ass

simply looked at me

was the

bracelet was crafted from the finest nephrite by a skilled artisan. Glistening in a milky white glow, it was undeniably a highly valued collectible.

a noble who served in an imperial court. Then, a woman

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

assumed it was gone for good, that it

I’d still have one last chance to take it

presented in a box, suspended by a scaffold. It

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bidders stirred in

want that, Eddy!” Maddison’s voice suddenly cut

at both of them.