Divorce Time 126

Chapter

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.

raised it to

pushed it

Thorne conferring briefly before Vesta, with a clear

Even $400,000 was a stretch. But Vesta seemed to adore the bracelet. Thorne, who had deep pockets, seemed determined to ensure that no one outbid Vesta, hence the staggering

and his

$800,000 bid,

acquired

with envy, muttered through clenched teeth, "Makes my teeth

respond, the

an antique

Vesta bid again.

vase's starting bid was

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

number of bidders

was not

male voice

Charlene looked over.

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a young man,

Ramirez," Connie informed

Charlene nodded.

seemed hesitant now, looking

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