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 boasted 999 flawless

It was called "Flameheart."

in the

previous offer,

grinning. "Dad, is this crown for Miss

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

to galas or fancy parties—what would she do

turned to Timothy. "What do you think,

use

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

ended, the organizers

wasn't fond of crowds, Sheila said, "Timothy, I'm a bit

"Of course."

settled the bill and left with

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

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

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