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 flawless

It was called "Flameheart."

the

bid doubled the previous offer, until finally, Flameheart was

his father, grinning. "Dad, is this crown

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

frowned. "But Mom's always at home. She never goes to galas or fancy parties—what would she do with a crown? I think it makes more sense for Miss Sheila

Timothy. "What do you

wouldn't have much use

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

auction ended, the organizers hosted a

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

"Of course."

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

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

isn't a toy, and it's hardly something your father could

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