Unspoken Hearts: My Neglected Mute Wife’s Escape

Chapter 363:

Rumors had been circulating about Courtney’s sudden disappearance. Such events were unheard of in a law-abiding society. Deep down, Melinda was aware that Stan was behind Courtney’s vanishing. Yet, Courtney had stood by him through thick and thin for many years. How ruthless he was!

These thoughts made Melinda’s palms clammy and her heart turn cold. She was resolute about acquiring the painting, the one to Charlene’s liking as the rumor had suggested. She surmised eighty million was more than enough.

When the painting finally appeared as the last item of the auction, Melinda didn’t hesitate.

“Fifty million!” she declared, straightening her posture with confidence.

Melinda assumed her extravagant bid was bound to deter others. She doubted anyone would willingly invest as heavily as she did.

However, her smug smile faded quickly.

soon after Melinda bid fifty million. More aggressive bids echoed through the auction house, everyone’s passion in

capped at eighty million. She watched, her hands shaking, as the numbers climbed beyond her reach. Disbelief clouded her face. How had the bidding spiraled so

a modest starting price of eight million, was now the subject of a frenzied auction. Were the

hers for the painting. At

rumored

feet, a wave of dizziness threatening

servant caught Melinda’s

else bought the news and

the servant across the face. “You couldn’t even manage this simple task? Why didn’t you pay some extra money to

servant shielded her face with

me couldn’t cover that. The money is all saved up for today. How can I possibly afford to pay someone

that good-for-nothing Dean? Didn’t you get any money from

eyes wide with fear,