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

darted between Maddison and

as she hesitated before mising her

flinch.

Maddison

“Can the two of you please stop? This bracelet isn’t

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

faltered. She couldn’t outbid me, and I

about the bracelet. It was about pride–my mom’s dignity and

tone sharp. “Do you even have that much

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

didn’t ask,”

and can’t pay, it won’t

room. “10,90 dollars!

twice-”

stunning both Maddison and me,

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

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He had said the bracelet wasn’t worth it—so why the

smirked knowingly. To them, the bracelet wasn’t worth the fuss either.

“Going once

slightly

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