When Her "Death" Couldn't Break Him (Cecilia and Nathaniel)

Chapter 1928

Chapter 1928

Chapter 1928 Sound Like Strangers

Cecilia's gaze drifted toward the crowd, landing on Phoebe Chelsea's mother- who was scanning the room with quiet interest, as if assessing the crowd.

Charlotte frowned slightly. "Screening for what?"

Cecilia didn't look away. "Chelsea's parents have been searching for a suitable husband for her. If I'm right, this auction isn't just about fundraising. It's a subtle test to gauge the wealth and influence of potential candidates... or rather, their families."

Chelsea's parents were no fools. They would never let their daughter marry a mere social climber.

Though their fortune was vast, they had no intention of handing it over lightly. Instead, they used this elegant evening as a quiet vetting process, seeking a man whose background and status matched theirs.

"So that's what this is about," Charlotte murmured.

"I'm only speculating," Cecilia replied calmly. "Whether that's truly their intent, I can't say for sure."

Charlotte nodded thoughtfully. "Still, it makes sense."

On the auction stage, the host launched into an enthusiastic account of the necklace's origins and storied past. His voice rose with excitement as he described its royal lineage and exceptional craftsmanship. Then, at last, he declared, "And now, let the bidding begin!"

The guests in the room were no ordinary folks. They were wealthy, influential, and ambitious. Many of them instantly understood this was more than a chance to own a rare piece of jewelry. It was a chance to impress Chelsea and her family. And so, the bidding war began.

"Ten million."

"Fifteen million."

"Twenty million."

rapidly, each bid escalating

each bid as it was called out. So her hunch had been right. This auction was more

light tap on her shoulder made her

found herself face to face with a

"Cecilia," he whispered.

then quickly gathered herself, frowning. "What are you

It took a miracle just to get in. I went

was genuinely surprised that he

"Oh," she replied coolly.

lowering his voice. "Cecilia, could you lend me

"What on earth do

that necklace,"

She hadn't expected her younger brother to be so calculating, aiming to win the necklace as a way to

much," she said, troubled. “I've already drained my savings helping

the CEO

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