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."

in the room

bid doubled the previous

father, grinning. "Dad, is this

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

would she do with

to Timothy. "What do you

wouldn't have much use for

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

auction ended, the organizers hosted

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

"Of course."

Timothy settled the bill and left with

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

toy, and it's hardly something your father could just

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