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.

could tell from Gilbert’s eyes that he had feelings for Jenny. He wouldn’t believe it if

The hall went

necklace sponsored by some trust fund baby. 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 diamonds

didn’t like it, but Faye, on the other hand, was obsessed.

it?” Alec

Faye nodded. “I’m just

a bid. Unsurprisingly, he got

his little sister? They found it hard

auction carried on. The following few auction items did not

is a pair of emerald earrings. We’re

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

He raised his bidding paddle

to look at

it. I may not have everything, but I do have money,” Ever since the auction had begun, this was the first item that Jenny liked. He was going to get it

laughed. She didn’t refuse either. They didn’t have to act so

Although those were a great pair of earrings, it wasn’t worth more than ten

million dollars. Calling

“Calling twice!”

“Ten million dollars…”