Chapter 273

Two hundred and fifty million.

Even accounting for the rarity of pigeon's blood rubies, their fine craftsmanship, and exquisite design, the price had soared far beyond its true value. The markup was outrageous.

But Mila wanted that ruby. That was the whole reason she'd come tonight.

She hesitated for a moment, then raised her paddle again.

Another fifty million.

She could tell-Lysander's last bid hadn't been casual. Giselle was clearly using him to drive up the price and target her specifically. But Mila's latest offer brought the bid to three hundred million.

She didn't believe for a second that Lysander would burn through so much money for Giselle's sake, just to win a wildly overpriced piece of jewelry.

It would be reckless. Utterly pointless.

Sure enough, Lysander didn't bid again.

Mila was just about to breathe a sigh of relief when she saw Giselle reach for Lysander's hand, giving it a gentle squeeze. From across the room, Mila could see the shimmer in Giselle's eyes as she gazed at him, all sweetness and calculated charm.

his paddle

diamond earrings shot up:

she could easily keep bidding. But there was just no point. The price had become absurd-no gem was worth that

wasn't desperate

dead set on fighting her for this, and with Lysander hanging on her every word, it was clear they'd go as high as necessary. With his fortune,

side, tucked away his phone and leaned in to whisper, "Ms. Sutherland, sir wants you to know you can bid

her head

billion on this isn't worth it.

ruby and diamond earrings for a staggering four hundred million. When the auctioneer's gavel finally fell, Giselle glanced over from her private box, her

met her gaze, her face unreadable, though inside

...

on the ruby and diamond earrings, Mila found

lots. She stood and left, Julian's small hand nestled in hers as they made their way

Mila suddenly came to a

a window, exuding quiet authority.

those sly, fox-like eyes crinkling with

brow furrowed. She tightened her hold on Julian's hand, standing her ground and

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