Divorce Time 126

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126

After all, the last times Stewart took her to galas and that tech expo, Thorne had completely ignored her.

As she was mulling over this, the auction was about to begin. The auctioneer took the stage and the room fell silent.

Charlene had already carefully reviewed the auction catalog earlier that evening.

She had her eye on a set of emerald jewelry and a renowned artist's tapestry.

"Which one to bid on would depend on how the evening unfolded.

The auction kicked off promptly.

Charlene, with clear objectives, didn't raise her paddle unless she was interested in an item. Thorne and Vesta hadn't made any moves either.

After a while, Charlene and Connie noticed Vesta starting to bid.

Vesta was after a diamond bracelet, a piece clearly designed by a renowned international designer, perfect for the younger crowd. Undoubtedly, Thorne was bidding on this bracelet for Vesta.

The opening bid for the bracelet was $150,000.

it to

pushed it to

this point, Charlene noticed Vesta and Thorne conferring briefly before Vesta, with a clear voice that resonated through the hall, bid: "$800,000."

Vesta seemed to adore the bracelet. Thorne, who had deep pockets, seemed determined to ensure that no one outbid Vesta, hence the

his indulgence towards Vesta, shocked and sparked conversations

expected, after the $800,000 bid, no one else

successfully acquired the

muttered through clenched teeth,

Charlene could respond, the next round

time later, an antique

Vesta bid again.

starting bid

others were raising by $50,000 or $100,000, Vesta's opening bid was

number

was not short of

a male voice chimed in:

Charlene looked over.

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a young man, remarkably

Ramirez," Connie informed

Charlene nodded.

seemed hesitant now, looking towards

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