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Their gazes clashed, like a standoff of sorts, but Agnes didn’t show any signs of backing down.

In fact, compared to Jared’s icy rage, Agnes’ face was a picture of calm.

Almost as if Jared’s presence was of no consequence to her.

Jared couldn’t figure out what emotion was lurking behind Agnes’ eyes.

He didn’t understand how this woman could remain so chill.

Suddenly, Jared turned on his heel, heading towards the auction stage. Beatrice shot Agnes a glance before hurrying after Jared.

She reached out, wanting to grab Jared’s arm.

Jared turned his head, shooting her a look that made her hesitate.

In the end, Beatrice withdrew her hand and stopped in her tracks.

It had been a long while since they last had any close contact.

to be, daring to approach

hands, which made Beatrice feel quite

of the things she said to Agnes were just wishful thinking on her part, only she

The auction started.

up for bid

she was a kid. Even though it’s made of ordinary gems,

grand was

knew that this gem bracelet was just the opening act. Even though the bracelet was designed by a master jeweler, because of its ordinary

since it was Ms. Pritchard’s birthday party, everyone was willing

raising

“Twenty grand!”

“Thirty grand”

“Fifty grand!”

“Fifty-five grand!”

rose, finally settling at a

“Going once at

bracelet to fetch a hundred grand, the guests were indeed very

off to the side, looking

fixed on Jared.

wasn’t hers, it was Agnes. Beatrice had told Jared so.

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