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

It was called "Flameheart."

the

the previous offer, until finally, Flameheart was

at his father, grinning. "Dad, is this crown for Miss

things. Something so valuable—your father

goes to galas or fancy parties—what would she do with a crown? I

turned to Timothy. "What do you think,

much use for it," Timothy

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

ended, the organizers hosted

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

"Of course."

winnings. Timothy settled the bill and left with

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

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

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