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 me.

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

didn’t flinch. “9,000,000 dollars!”

dollars!” Maddison snapped.

exasperated. “Can the two of you please stop? This bracelet

most cherished possession. No price is too high,” I said, my voice firm, raising my paddle.

outbid me, and I knew it.

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

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

you.

didn’t

win and can’t

room. “10,90

twice-”

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

syrupy. “Aww, Eddy, darling! I knew

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glared at him, teeth clenched. He had said the bracelet wasn’t worth it—so why the hell was he bidding

smirked knowingly. To them, the bracelet wasn’t

“Going once

dollars!” I called, my voice cracking slightly under the weight of my decision.