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.

twice at 1.5 million dollars,"

unconsciously, and her gaze was locked on

raising the 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 relief, a smile spreading across her face,

tense expression shifted

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only you can afford such a price. That

with Mr. Lopez backing her, there's no way he'd let her

VIP guests in another

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you let Brian keep bidding?" Ben was puzzled by Jayden's victory. He thought, It's just 1.5 million dollars; that's nothing to Walter.' Walter remained expressionless. "No need. She was never serious about buying

Benji was confused. "What?"

can't be right. If she wasn't trying to win it, why'd she keep up the game

Gavin shook his head. "Mr. Lopez, you

silent, simply

revealed the truth, saying, "She was just toying with the two people." The group exchanged glances and

but think, 'See? A late bloomer in love faces disadvantages;

until the camera turned to her, and they caught her looking nothing close to disappointed. Instead, she had a satisfied look, like a cat that got into the cream.

seems pleased,"

can tell her look has the same vibe,"

a woman's heart is hard to fathom, and

uptake, Calton suddenly exploded. "Hey! Gavin, who are you

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immediately enchanted by them. But, too embarrassed to ask Jayden to spend more after already blowing.5 million dollars, she had to watch

Yvette was given paled in comparison to the ruby

for