Your Gold Digger is Actually A True Heiress by Vera Fiore

Chapter 38

At the auction, the auctioneer moved through the early lots with practiced elegance. Neither Asher nor Drake showed interest until the pink diamond necklace appeared.

“Opening bid at £400,000,” the auctioneer announced with polished precision.

Drake immediately raised his paddle. After several rounds, the price reached £600,000, most bidders falling away.

“£620,000,” Drake called.

The auctioneer gestured elegantly. “£620,000. Shall we try £650,000?”

Asher raised his paddle with casual indifference.

“£650,000. Do we have any advance?”

Drake shot Asher a venomous glance before bidding again. A subtle war unfolded between them, the price climbing steadily.

At £700,000, Drake remained resolute. The necklace would be worth every penny if it helped secure Sterling Industries‘ investment. The old saying rang true – sometimes you had to spend money to make money.

“£750,000,” Asher countered smoothly.

“£800,000,” Drake snapped.

As Asher moved to bid again, Thalia touched his arm. “Let it go. It’s not worth this.”

barely worth half its current price, and she preferred the sapphire piece coming up later. There was no point in a

Clearly

Thalia was applying

found a replacement,” Sienna’s reflection sneered. “Though Drake just spent £800,000 on a necklace

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worth the

turning to leave, Sienna’s words were meaningless

Beyond social climbers like Drake, many industry leaders had come specifically to meet Thalia valuable

legal

with cars worth millions. Among the guests were not just opportunists like Drake, but genuine industry leaders Alexander

in his white dinner jacket, greeted them at the main

“More stunning every time I see you.” He turned to Asher with a playful grin. “Never thought I’d be calling you brother–in–law. Come on, let’s hear you

response was an

does my

eyes sparkled. “He’s perfectly warm

for after the engagement,” Alexander groaned theatrically.

entered the ballroom. The ground floor was already filling with guests, most unfamiliar to Thalia. Asher was immediately surrounded by people hoping

catch his attention.

a foreign couple needed to discuss an important project with Asher and Alexander, Thalia gracefully stepped aside. “Go ahead. I’ll entertain myself for a bit.”

settled onto a sofa when Mrs. Clarke approached with pearl