Can’t Win Me Back

Chapter 440

The opal necklace incited a wave of awe and gossip to resound through the hall. Anyone could see just

how fine the craftsmanship of the opals was and instantly estimated its value to be at least seven digits.

The Schmidt family was truly being generous tonight by donating this piece!

Just then, a spotlight fell on Jameson, making the crowd turn their attention to him. Many gasped and

squealed at how refined this man looked.

Yet he only had eyes for Alyssa, as if she was the only thing that mattered.

“Who is he? He’s so handsome. He looks like some carved marble statue!”

“That must be someone from the Schmidt family. How else could such a precious jewelry piece be available tonight?”

“I’ve never seen him before!

“Hmm, if he’s already contributing this much to Ms. Alyssa, does that mean… they’re together?”

“So what if they are? Ms. Alyssa is a modern-day Queen Sheba. They match very well together!”

more Jasper was privy to these conversations, the more irritated he

a sly snake than anything.

necklace starts at two million, ladies and gentlemen!” The moment the auctioneer announced such,

began raising their paddles.

“3 million!”

“4 million! 4.5!”

“5 million!”

eager to bid on the stunning jewelry

someone bid five million. Money could

were bristling with rage and

that the auction started with a bang, their attempts at humiliating Alyssa were down the drain.

Jameson Schmidt’is really giving this his all, Mom! Donating something so precious. He really is

“Are you jealous?”

course I am!” Betty pinched at her dress, feeling upset. “No other man has ever treated me so kindly besides Dad himself. Alyssa receives that from her brothers, Landon, and now this Schmidt guy!

warming up to her! I don’t understand what’s so attractive about her for them to be so infatuated with her! Her existence oppresses mine. I can’t even

like Alyssa’s, with brothers who doted on her at home and suitors everywhere. Unfortunately,

as she

out in pain.

guests glare at her.

be my son-in-law, no doubt about that. Your marriage with him is set