To Be Yours Again by Taylor

Chapter 23 Whoever Pays Is a Fool

Faye noticed the subtle change in Alec’s mood and started to feel very anxious.

Jenny ignored Alec and Faye. She whispered to Gilbert, “I wonder when they’re going to auction off the goods I sponsored.”

She was pretty curious about what the bids would be.

“It’s still early. Mr. Birkett hasn’t released any new work on the market for so many years. Your painting is going to be the finale,” Gilbert replied.

Afterward, he shook his head helplessly and said, “Are you sure it’s not going to be a problem giving away Mr. Birkett’s painting just like that?”

“He’s my mentor. Surely he won’t beat me up for this?” Jenny pouted. “Besides, he already gave me that painting. Of course I have the authority to deal with it.

“That’s true. You’re his mentee. I don’t think he will blame you for it.”

“Why, of course. Mr. Birkett adores me.”

The two of them spoke softly, so Alec couldn’t hear what they were saying. He could only tell that they were enjoying the conversation. Inevitably, he found it annoying.

“Brother? Ha,” he thought.

feelings for Jenny. He wouldn’t believe

began. The hall went quiet.

When the emcee announced his name, he stood up and waved at the crowd. Gilbert asked Jenny if she was interested. Jenny shook her head. She had never fancied

like it, but Faye, on the other hand, was obsessed. Her eyes

like it?” Alec asked.

nodded. “I’m just admiring it.”

it, why did she have to tell Alec that she liked it? Alec made a bid. Unsurprisingly, he got the diamond. He didn’t even look at it and just handed it to Faye. This caused the people to doubt their genuine

sister? They found it

did not pique Jenny’s

earrings. We’re going

pair of earrings. When Jenny saw the earrings, her eyes lit up as well. She was suddenly wide

sensed her enthusiasm. He raised his bidding paddle without hesitation. “Ten million

to

since the auction had begun, this was the first item that

refuse either. They didn’t have to act so

million dollars caused many to back off. Although those were a great

million dollars.

“Calling twice!”

“Ten million dollars…”