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.

crown

It was called "Flameheart."

the room wanted

the previous offer, until finally,

at his father, grinning. "Dad, is this

answer, Sheila gently scolded, "Henry, don't say such things. Something so valuable—your father bought it as

would she do with a crown? I think

turned to Timothy. "What

wouldn't have much use for it,"

lips deepened, but Timothy hadn't explicitly said the crown was for her, so she

the auction ended, the organizers hosted a

Sheila said, "Timothy, I'm a bit tired. I'd like to head

"Of course."

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

the crown from its velvet case. "Miss Sheila, let me help you put

This isn't a toy, and it's hardly something your father could just give away

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