Goodbye, Mr. Regret

Chapter 20

After a moment, he said, "Alright."

A gentle, contented smile played on Sheila's lips.

Timothy's expression was harder to read.

To most people in the room, bidding on this piece was all about that enormous diamond at its center-impressive, to be sure, but not exactly Timothy's taste.

Still, Timothy kept raising his paddle, and in the end, no one tried to outbid him.

He secured the massive diamond ring with ease.

Soon after, it was time for the highlight of the auction.

Timothy's gaze never left the stage.

As the curtain was drawn back, a wave of gasps swept through the room.

Under the spotlights, a platinum-and-diamond medieval-style crown sat gleaming, magnificent and regal.

The centerpiece was set with seven rare, blood-red rubies, each encircled by diamonds, the stones arranged in a heart-shaped pattern.

the crown boasted 999

It was called "Flameheart."

woman in the

the previous offer, until finally,

father, grinning. "Dad,

"Henry, don't say such things. Something so valuable—your father bought it as a gift for your mother, of

Mom's always at home. She never goes to galas or fancy parties—what would she do with a crown? I

Timothy. "What do

use for it," Timothy

Timothy hadn't explicitly said the crown was for her, so she left it at

auction ended, the organizers hosted

Timothy wasn't fond of crowds, Sheila said, "Timothy, I'm a bit tired. I'd like to head

"Of course."

soon delivered their winnings. Timothy settled the bill and left with

got in the car, Henry pulled the crown from its velvet case. "Miss Sheila, let me

isn't a toy, and it's

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