“Is he crazy? One hundred million for one necklace?” Amanda was dumbstruck.

“What’s the big deal about one hundred million? My darling can afford that as well,” Luna scoffed as she raised her bidding paddle again.

“Put it down… “ Simon swiftly pulled her hand down and said, “Are you trying to ruin Hector?”

“Dad, what are you doing… “

“Listen to your dad. Don’t do anything stupid,” Amanda reprimanded.

Even though Luna was outraged, she had no choice but to accept her fate.

“One hundred million going once, one hundred million going twice… “

“Are you mad? You’re paying one hundred million for one necklace?” Charlotte lowered her voice, hardly able to calm down. “Don’t you find it a waste of money?”

“Money is just a number.” The man remained unmoved.

“But… “

 

“And the ruby necklace is sold at one hundred million!” The emcee banged the lectern to end the bidding.

an evening gown delivered the ruby necklace cautiously from

the necklace and handed it to Charlotte at

at one hundred million,

he sure about

guests. Most of them were engaged in hushed discussions with their families, trying to figure out Charlotte’s identity. They were wondering which rich or

did not know who she was,

make a sound while they turned to look at Amanda, who shot them a look, beckoning them

do that. The other woman was Mary, the wife of Thomas, a distant relative of the Windt

Charlotte at the Whites’ residences but had been retaliated by the woman.

entering the auction hall earlier that night, he cursed a

her seat. Initially, she was not keen to stir up any trouble, but Amanda rang her cell and kept repeating what had happened at the Whites’ residences that day. All the while emphasizing

still kept in the dark. He’s completely oblivious to the kind of woman Charlotte is. I’m sure Mr. Nacht will be very

that thought in mind, Mary stood up and started walking

knew that her ploy had succeeded when she saw the woman approaching Zachary. The corners

tugged at Amanda’s sleeves and asked,

with her hands to stop her from

Mm!” Luna nodded continuously, unable to hide

you two plotting again?” A crease

pair behaving strangely but chose not to ask anything. He

at the center of everyone’s attention, looking just like a shining

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