The Second Life of a Discarded Heiress

Chapter 221

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.

...

of anxious voices made Citrine's head spin. With a sigh, she looked at the crowd, held up four fingers, and promised, "I won't let

guests finally relaxed. The bidding

able to stand. If not for his grandson and granddaughter at his side,

cutthroat auction-had originally been meant as a birthday gift

as the miracle medicine slipped through his fingers.

gentleman snatched up the Vitaflux with a

satisfaction, left the banquet with Weston at her

soon as she and

to everyone that

as rare as Vitaflux 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 better bet, and everyone knew it. After all, those who tried to play both sides

Citrine's smile

giddy-she'd just

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