The Second Life of a Discarded Heiress

Chapter 223

Several guests just couldn't help themselves-they grumbled about Elbert, if only to themselves.

"Elbert must be kicking himself now. That miracle medicine was practically handed to him, and now he couldn't buy it back if he begged."

"If I missed out on a fortune like that, I'd be crying my eyes out."

"He always seemed so shrewd. Who'd have thought he'd be such a fool, tossing away a priceless treasure like that?"

...

Tonight, everyone had their sights set on the pill in Citrine's hands. The last thing anyone wanted was another bidder thrown into the mix-especially not Elbert. Competition was already fierce enough. No one wanted to see their odds shrink for no reason at all.

Someone, worried that Citrine might go soft, piped up, "Ms. Carmichael, Elbert turned down your offer before. Please, don't let him join the bidding now."

"That's right, Ms. Carmichael, don't let your heart get the better of you," another chimed in.

...

fingers, and promised, "I won't let Elbert participate in the auction. You have my word. Now, let's get back to

guests finally relaxed. The bidding

grandson and granddaughter at his

been meant as a birthday gift for him, from

watch as the miracle medicine slipped through his fingers.

until, at last, an elderly gentleman snatched up the Vitaflux with a

with satisfaction, left the banquet with

and Weston left, the rest of the guests filtered out

it was obvious to everyone that Citrine

was far more valuable than Elbert. In their world, power and influence always won out-alliances shifted with the winds of opportunity. Citrine was the

Citrine's smile was

giddy-she'd just