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

room fell still. Eyes darted between Maddison and me.

hesitated

didn’t flinch.

Maddison snapped.

two of you please stop? This

No price is too high,” I

expression faltered. She couldn’t outbid me, and I knew it.

was no longer just about the bracelet. It was about pride–my mom’s

leaned in, his tone sharp. “Do you even

embarrassing–it’ll ruin you. Don’t

I didn’t

can’t pay, it won’t

auctioneer surveyed the room. “10,90 dollars! Going once,

twice-”

paddle shot up, stunning both Maddison and

quickly latched onto his arm, her tone syrupy. “Aww, Eddy,

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clenched. He had said the bracelet wasn’t

attendees smirked knowingly. To them, the bracelet wasn’t

“Going once

my voice cracking slightly under the weight of my decision.

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