Trouble in Paradise by Three Way

Chapter 0673

The auctioneer initially thought starting the bid at zero would ignite a frenzy in the auction room, given that this was a plot of land worth over 100 million dollars.

But the moment he announced the starting price, the entire venue fell into an eerie silence.

With Nicholas present, no one dared to covet the land. Yet, the two individuals beside him his ex-wife and his former trusted secretary-left everyone guessing which side he would take. The crowd sharpened their gaze, ready to enjoy the spectacle.

The auctioneer, sweating profusely, banged his gavel heavily and called out again, "Starting price, zero dollars! Bidding is now open! Please make your offer."

Beth maintained a composed posture, showing no intention of bidding. Seeing this, I prepared to raise my paddle.

But before I could, Nicholas reached out and firmly grasped my hand. In the next moment, guided by his movement, my hand was lifted high into the air, drawing everyone's attention. With a faint smile, Nicholas enunciated, "100 thousand."

The room fell silent for a full ten seconds before someone in the back burst into laughter, triggering a wave of laughter throughout the venue.

"Please maintain order! Please stay quiet!"

The auctioneer, who usually cherished his gavel, now banged on anything within reach, disregarding decorum. If the land were sold for 100 thousand dollars today, it would be a humiliating stain on his career.

on the final sale price of their lots. If word of this event spread, his career might

the room finally quieted, he wiped the sweat from his forehead and asked cautiously, "Mr. Hawk, did

belonged to the Jones family. I'm

his stance. The spectators, who had been waiting to see how things

holding his ex-wife's hand and declared

it did. If he said not a cent more, it meant no one should dare to outbid, not even by a cent to do so

who would

attendees were all shrewd players, and in the front row, Nelson was so

the

auctioneer, forcing himself to speak, announced, "100 thousand

already!" someone shouted

dollars,

"I said I'd get

brushed against the back of my hand in a gentle kiss, his gaze tender. "Ari,

deeply, I tried to

away, but his firm