The True Heiress's Return

Chapter 264

Shakira responded with a question, "How much do you think this pearl necklace is worth?"

Xanthe answered without hesitation, "Even a fool can tell it's worth at most 600 thousand dollars. It's really not a good deal right now!"

"Even a fool can tell?" Shakira raised an eyebrow and smiled, looking noble and stunning. "Yvette and Jayden can also see that, but they keep raising their bids." "So you mean..." Xanthe was puzzled, watching the hint of a smile on Shakira's face.

"They were likely bidding to buy it at first, but now the price has far exceeded its real value, and they're still pushing. Their motive has shifted." replied Shakira.

Xanthe immediately understood, and her eyes lit up with excitement. "With how jealous Yvette is of you, there's no way she'd let you win. She'll keep bidding no matter what! So you're not really trying to buy the necklace; you just want to make them pay more!" Shakira shrugged. "Besides, the host is Gideon. As a friend, I'm helping him make more money, as a way of returning the favor for his invitation."

Xanthe, overcome with excitement, laughed out loud. "Shakira, had no idea you were this sneaky! Gosh, I'm starting to like you even more!"

She couldn't help but hug Shakira and give her a big kiss on the cheek.

Shakira was momentarily stunned.

Meanwhile, Walter, who was watching the livestream, was furious and jealous.

Seeing what appeared to be a celebratory gesture between Shakira and Xanthe, as if the pearl necklace were already theirs, Yvette and her group grew visibly frustrated.

Even Aaron couldn't help but say, "Jayden, I've got a bit of cash, too. Consider it my sponsorship for Yvette-we can't let those two wins!"

Jayden said with a dark gaze, "No need." He raised his paddle again. "One and a half million."

The new high bid once again drew all eyes in the room.

The auctioneer's voice rose with excitement. "One and a half million from Bidder 38! Going once!"

Jayden and his group all watched Shakira intently. But Shakira, staring ahead at the stage, made no move.

million dollars," the

her gaze

bid, but even VIP Bidder 1, who had been fiercely competing earlier, stopped bidding. "Going three times at 1.5 million dollars." With a bang, the auctioneer brought down the gavel. "Congratulations to Bidder 38 on winning the pearl necklace!" Yvette exhaled sharply in

expression

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afford such a price. That woman is no match

her, there's no way he'd

basked in joy, the VIP guests in

85%

victory. He thought, It's just 1.5 million dollars; that's nothing

Benji was confused. "What?"

but say, "That can't be right. If she wasn't trying to win it, why'd she keep

his head. "Mr. Lopez, you might

stayed silent, simply

just toying with the two people." The group exchanged glances

'See? A late bloomer in love faces disadvantages;

the camera turned to her, and they caught her looking nothing close to disappointed. Instead, she had a satisfied look, like

actually seems pleased," Calton

Calton's smug expressions for years, I can tell her look has the

that, they all went silent, thinking, 'Fair enough; a woman's heart is hard

suddenly exploded. "Hey!

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million dollars, she had to watch as other bidders claimed them. Finally, the last item was revealed-a radiant ruby

was given paled in comparison to the

called out, "The starting bid for the ruby necklace is 300 thousand