She was confounded.

However, it did not seem like Jared would court a married woman.

Hence, Ashlyn was definitely not Mrs. Nolan.

The auctioneer at the stage had started to call out the prices. Coincidentally, the starting bid was 500 thousand.

The item that Mrs. Nolan did not want was the same price as the artwork that Hera was proud of.

The latter could sense the surrounding people staring at her with mocking eyes.

The corners of her lips twitched in barely concealed anger.

Just as the crowd was wondering what amount they should bid, Ashlyn said, “One million.”

A glint was in Lucas’ eyes. “You like it?”

Ashlyn glanced at him before smiling brightly. “Who doesn’t like diamonds?”

Then why didn’t you take it away?

gritted his teeth,

because I was the one to give

about it, the angrier

telling

doesn’t like me, why did

enthusiastic and passionate

nearly ground his teeth

a raging bonfire burning in his chest. He wanted to ignore all social pleasantries and

would not have the

many of

his diamond necklace was worth

wealthy businessman who was interested in working

hands. “Donate this to Saunders Charity. I wonder if it’ll let me

noncommittally. “Why do you want to

a favor to ask from her,” Lucas

good if she takes your money but refuses to meet you. I’ll make arrangements,” Ashlyn said as she

their back

in the auction was staring at the two

or the meeting with Madeline Saunders—was enough to tempt

with nine million? I-I’ll donate nine million to the Saunders Charity. Can you make arrangements for me too?” asked Cornell, the man from earlier who was rich but

Nolan. You’ve already received a gift from me earlier. I said I’ll ask Ms. Saunders to gift you a painting without asking anything in return. One must

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