Will You Marry Me, Again by Pear Heart

Chapter 212 Do You Like the Show?

The auction was in full swing Just when everyone was eager to see what item would come up next, the emcee exclaimed, “Ladies and gentlemen. Don’t you think you’ve seen enough jewelry:

“The next item is a wristwatch from the forties. There are twenty–nine gems on it! It’s one of the best vintage watches we’ve ever seen! Let’s unveil it.

The spotlight focused on a rectangular glass shelf on the stage. Everyone stared at it, eyes. glinting.

“What a splendid watch!”

“Seconded. It’s such a rare work of art. The fact that it’s from the forties makes it worth collecting!”

“The starting price is going to be steep. I’m a little curious about who will win the bid for it tonight.”

Maia frowned and looked at the wristwatch. She kept her peripheral vision on Tess and found that she, too, had her eyes fixed on it. Tess clutched at her gown. She was nervous.

A few seconds later, Tess pulled her gaze away and looked at Maia. “Is that it, Maia?”

Maia looked at her and nodded solemnly. “That’s it.”

“We have to get our hands on the wristwatch, Maia. It belonged to my sister once.” Tess sounded and looked earnest, but there was an odd look in her eyes.

“The starting price for the wristwatch is 3.8 million dollars.”

The lights flickered abruptly just as the bidders were getting ready to place their bids. Then, a loud boom was heard and the entire venue went pitch dark.

had their phones taken away when they entered the venue, so no one had any flashlights that they could use

“What’s going on?”

it so dark all

power

calm, everyone. The personnel are checking on

booming sounds assaulted their ears, cutting

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crashed. Numerous pieces of

There are bombs in here!”

scream at

‘Run, quick!”

on

out of

swarmed toward the exits. It was already dark, so it was

the opportunity. She dashed onto the stage and took the

you Ms. Tess?” A bodyguard came up behind her and said, “According to the plan, the bomb will be detonated in another minute. Please follow me to the

he said, “Okay. Sure.” Then, she tightened her grip on the watch and

empty in the dead of night. The screams and pleas for help from the event were getting further away from her! She stopped

in her hand. She burst into laughter. “Hahaha… I have it. It’s mine! The proof is as good as gone now. Gone! I can live out the rest of my days in peace once I destroy it. Everything’s mine. The venue blew up

and laughed. The street light cast a long shadow behind her.

and was about to smash the watch, when a beam of light shone directly on her, temporarily

Ferrari.

She was wearing a leather skirt and her lips were red. She looked both