A Beauty With Multiple Masks

Chapter 989 One Hundred Million

The second item was quickly sold for a hundred thousand. Immediately after, the third item was carted out.

From Marcus’ brief introduction, the item was revealed to be a blue amber necklace, the work of a jewelry designer who was another alumnus of Jadeborough University.

Made from the sap of a tree and forged by the heat and pressure of the earth’s core over tens of millions of years, regular ambers were precious enough. Translucent and emitting a faint glow seemingly on its own, the mystique and beauty of the blue amber necklace on stage made other jewels look barely more impressive than cobblestones by comparison.

The value of its gem aside, the intricacies of the work done on the pendant itself showed quite plainly that it was a masterpiece that would be the highlight of the night.

There was a single black rose petal encased in the amber.

The lucky wearer of the necklace would undoubtedly attract attention wherever they went.

Arielle was not interested in jewelry. She seldom even wore make-up as she prioritized comfort and convenience over her vanity. As a result, the bid for the necklace barely sparked her interest.

Wendy, however, sat upright at once. The startling blue of the necklace was reflected in her greedy eyes.

This necklace is made for me!

the necessary introductions to the item and its creator, Marcus began

and their parents, many affluent alumni of Jadeborough University were in attendance at the charity auction that night. Though it was common for rare and exorbitant items up for bids in an event like

the sight of the necklace. “Oh,

Arielle turned to glance at

at all!” she cried, afraid that Arielle was going to spend lavishly on her. “I just thought it looked pretty, that’s all. I wouldn’t

you don’t want

it. Thank you.” Trisha shook her

would be a burden to own and protect such an expensive necklace. Besides,

right, then.” Arielle smiled. “I was going to

really is no need for you to spend that kind

in relief at the row in front of them. She’s not going to try to outbid

at everything Arielle decided to meddle in. Upon knowing

Wendy

“Twenty-five million!”

she was sending a clear signal to other potential bidders that she was intent on walking away