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."

in the

every bid doubled the previous

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

don't say such things. Something so valuable—your father bought it as a gift for your

never goes to galas or fancy parties—what would she do with a crown? I think

"What

have much use for

explicitly said the crown was for

ended, the organizers

fond of crowds, Sheila said, "Timothy, I'm a bit tired. I'd like

"Of course."

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

in the car, Henry pulled the crown from

be silly. This isn't a toy, and it's

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