The Richest Man in Metropolis is My Backer by Dream Searcher

Chapter 43

Chapter 43

The auctioneer’s introduction had all but confirmed the bracelet was my mother’s

Apparently, it had passed through the hands of Metropolis antique and collectible enthusiasts for a fraction of its actual worth, until an expert identified its true value. That was why it was here now.

“The white nephrite bracelet. Starting price: 2,000,000 dollars”

A paddle shot up. “3,000,000 dollars!”

Another voice echoed. “4,000,000 dollars!”

“4,500,000 dollars!”

I knew how this would play out. I stayed quiet, watching, waiting Then, unexpectedly, Maddison called out, “6,000,000 dollars!” The crowd buzzed with murmurs, heads swiveling toward her.

That bitch had entered the fray.

“6000,000 dollars! Going once, going twice-

“7,000,000 dollars!” I shouted.

Maddison turned to gape at me, but I ignored her.

“Where did you get that much money?” Edward asked softly.

him too.

Eyes darted between Maddison and

she hesitated

didn’t flinch.

dollars!” Maddison

two of you please

this for me. It was my grandmother’s most cherished possession. No price is too high,” I said, my voice

outbid me, and I

It

in, his tone sharp. “Do you even have that much money,

embarrassing–it’ll ruin you. Don’t

I didn’t ask,” I

win and can’t pay,

room. “10,90 dollars! Going

twice-”

paddle shot up, stunning both Maddison and

latched onto his arm, her tone syrupy. “Aww, Eddy, darling! I

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bracelet wasn’t worth it—so why

the bracelet wasn’t worth

“Going once

I called, my voice cracking slightly under the weight

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