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," the

and her gaze was locked

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

tense expression shifted slightly.

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equally pleased, chimed in. "Jayden, only you can afford such a price. That woman

Mr. Lopez backing her, there's no way

they basked in joy, the VIP

85%

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

Benji was confused. "What?"

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

shook his head. "Mr. Lopez, you might

silent, simply

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

'See? A late bloomer in love faces

Instead, she had a satisfied look, like a cat that got

actually seems

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

thinking, 'Fair enough; a woman's heart is hard to fathom,

uptake, Calton suddenly exploded.

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auction continued, with several more pieces of jewelry presented. Yvette was immediately enchanted by them. But, too embarrassed to ask Jayden to spend more after already blowing.5 million dollars, she had to watch as other bidders claimed them. Finally, the last item was revealed-a radiant ruby necklace, adorned with Orenda Ocean pearls of the same quality

necklace Yvette was given paled

"The starting bid for the ruby necklace is 300