Who's Crying Now, Ex-Husband?

Chapter 272

He was trying to reassure her-no matter what trouble Lysander might stir up, everything would be fine. Mila nodded, still a little uneasy, but in her heart she doubted Lysander would actually come looking for her.

After all, he'd brought Giselle with him tonight. Would he really risk upsetting his lover by chasing after Mila right in front of her? The thought alone was enough to put Mila at ease.

She won the ruby and diamond earrings she wanted, finalized the paperwork, and hurried out as soon as she could.

...

While waiting for the auction to start, Mila skimmed through the detailed catalog of items spread across the table one more time.

The pair of ruby and diamond earrings she had her eye on were listed near the end-one of the headline pieces of the night.

The auction began shortly after.

Onstage, the auctioneer introduced each lot in detail. The room buzzed with excitement, punctuated by the sharp sound of the gavel again and again.

Mila remained an observer for most of the proceedings.

Its deep green stone was flawless, and the

funds, and for a moment, Mila considered bidding. But no-her sights

on the emerald bracelet, and the bids shot

the VIP box opposite hers-suddenly raised his

won the

and more bidding ahead, neither Lysander nor Mila could draw the curtains. Mila caught the unmistakable delight on Giselle's face. Clearly, Lysander had

for

dazzling earrings appeared on the

brilliant, blood-red ruby dangling beneath a circle of ten

and diamond earrings totaled 19.11 carats. The starting bid: fifteen

the introduction, paddles shot up

the ground floor bidders were out of their league. Most of the serious

quickly to

was when Mila finally raised her paddle-jumping the bid by

The room fell silent.

where Mila sat. Even the auctioneer could barely contain his excitement as he called out, "Twenty-five million! Box 6