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.

ignored him

room fell still. Eyes darted between

as she hesitated

didn’t flinch. “9,000,000 dollars!”

Maddison snapped.

two of

price is too high,” I said, my voice firm, raising my paddle.

couldn’t outbid me,

bracelet. It was about

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

embarrassing–it’ll ruin you. Don’t be reckless!”

didn’t ask,”

and can’t pay, it won’t

surveyed the room. “10,90

twice-”

both Maddison and me, 11,500,000

tone syrupy. “Aww, Eddy, darling! I knew you’d do this for me!”

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had said the bracelet wasn’t worth it—so why the hell was he

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

“Going once

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

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