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.

Eyes darted

palpable as she hesitated before

didn’t flinch. “9,000,000 dollars!”

dollars!” Maddison snapped.

of you please stop? This bracelet isn’t

cherished possession. No price is

expression faltered. She couldn’t outbid me, and I knew

no longer just about the bracelet. It was about pride–my mom’s

“Do you even have that much money,

be embarrassing–it’ll ruin you.

up. I didn’t ask,” I snapped.

and can’t

“10,90 dollars! Going

twice-”

shot up, stunning both Maddison and me, 11,500,000

arm, her tone syrupy. “Aww, Eddy, darling! I knew

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clenched. He had said the bracelet wasn’t worth

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

“Going once

cracking slightly

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