The Richest Man in Metropolis is My Backer by Dream Searcher

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.

fell still. Eyes darted between Maddison and

was palpable as she hesitated before mising her paddle. “8,000,000

didn’t flinch. “9,000,000

Maddison snapped.

glanced between us, exasperated. “Can the two of you please stop? This bracelet isn’t

cherished possession. No price is too high,” I said, my voice firm, raising my paddle. “10,900,000

expression faltered. She couldn’t outbid

It was about pride–my mom’s dignity and my

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

ruin you.

I didn’t

and can’t pay, it won’t

room. “10,90 dollars! Going once, i

twice-”

both Maddison and me, 11,500,000 dollars!”

tone syrupy. “Aww, Eddy, darling! I

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at him, teeth clenched. He had said the bracelet wasn’t worth

To them, the bracelet wasn’t worth the

“Going once

dollars!” I called, my voice cracking slightly under the