Chapter 44

Chapter 44

I had to use all of my strength to force the tears back.

It hurt so much because the attack had come from someone used to love.

Despair and hate filled me. My fingers trembled.

Then, suddenly, I asked, “Will you keep going as long as I lep raising the price?”

Edward looked pained. “Please stop, Tay.”

I smiled at him and shouted, “20,000,000 dollars!”

What was the worst that could happen? I’d become everyone’s punchline. My company would be taken from me, I’d be bankrupt.

But if this gambit worked out, and he took the bait… he’d be the one losing a ton of money over a bracelet he himself saw as worthless!

As far as a consolation prize went, this would do nicely.

I know it. Edward couldn’t take my provocation.

Maddison, though, had no idea she was reaching the end of her line. She saw the gavel raised and snatched Edward’s paddle, shrieking, “27,000,000 dollars!”

Even the auctioneer slurred his words in excitement. “Oh my God! Will we see anyone top this today? Going once…”

Edward would shout at her. But

her

snickered. A tear escaped and rolled

I just wanted mutually assured

to raise my paddle when he suddenly pushed my arm down. His eyes

can’t afford it,” he

eyes were red. He

been trying to outbid me to

afford

was

was it just a moral cover

I couldn’t tell.

was losing a ton of money

dropped

Mr. Kennedy. Or you’ll be forced to pay a really exorbitant fine,” I reminded

“You…

nothing. Reminding myself that he was now trapped between the devil and the deep blue sea

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