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.

himself, he could tell from Gilbert’s eyes that he had feelings for Jenny.

began. The hall went

trust fund baby. When the emcee announced his name, he stood up and waved at

obsessed. Her eyes lit up

like it?” Alec asked.

nodded. “I’m just admiring it.”

Alec that she liked it? Alec made a bid. Unsurprisingly, he got the diamond. He didn’t

she indeed just his little sister? They found it hard

following few auction items did not pique Jenny’s interest

emerald earrings.

his sentence when someone made a bid. It seemed that everybody liked this pair of earrings. When Jenny saw the earrings, her eyes lit up as well. She was suddenly wide awake. She also liked this

sensed her enthusiasm. He raised his bidding paddle without

to look at him.

I do have money,” Ever since the auction had begun, this was the first item

hearing this, Jenny laughed. She didn’t refuse either. They didn’t have to act so

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

dollars.

“Calling twice!”

“Ten million dollars…”