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 too.

room fell still. Eyes darted between Maddison

was palpable as she hesitated

flinch.

Maddison snapped.

the two of you

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

couldn’t outbid me,

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

“Do you even have that

you. Don’t be

I didn’t ask,”

and can’t

“10,90 dollars! Going once, i

twice-”

up, stunning both Maddison and

tone syrupy. “Aww, Eddy, darling! I knew you’d do

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him, teeth clenched. He had said the bracelet wasn’t worth it—so

them, the bracelet wasn’t worth the fuss

“Going once

cracking slightly under the weight of my

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