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.

total, the crown boasted 999

It was called "Flameheart."

woman in the room wanted

previous offer,

grinning. "Dad, is this crown for Miss

Sheila gently scolded, "Henry, don't say such things. Something

"But Mom's always at home. She never goes to galas or fancy parties—what would she do with

to Timothy. "What do

much use for

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

auction ended, the organizers hosted a

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

"Of course."

their winnings. Timothy settled

car, Henry pulled the crown from

isn't a toy, and it's

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