In a second, multiple thoughts rushed through Lynette’s mind. Eric clearly spotted the change in her expression and cast a different look at Jenny.

The auction started. Someone bid for the ruby pendant, but not for much. There was no reason to keep the pendant in the auction since Jenny had intended to look for Lynette with the pendant, but Lynette was right there in front of her. So, she decided to take back the ruby pendant by bidding for it.

“Five million.” Jenny raised her auction paddle. The people around her understood her intention and let her have her way. They did not want to get on the wrong side of a Bardoff City family.

Just when Jenny was expecting to retrieve the ruby pendant, Eric raised his auction paddle from the front row. “Ten million.”

There was a collective gasp because no one had expected Eric to express interest in the pendant. He spun around and looked at Jenny. “I’m sorry, Miss Walter. My wife loves the ruby pendant.”

but it’s an item that my mom left behind for me. If possible, I’d like to have it back.” With that, she raised her paddle and pushed the bid up to 15 million dollars. By saying that, she informed Eric of her identity. She knew he was not dumb, and he would figure out her identity by

and Eric. By now, she was confident that there were no feelings of love between the two. Lynette feared Eric, and he was driven by a sickly urge to

million.” Eric engaged in a battle with her. She smiled and offered 30 million, but he doggedly outbid

Eric, “Mr. Dafoe, why don’t you offer 100 million dollars if you can afford it? I’ll give up if you do so. Otherwise, keeping up this bidding war is a waste of time.” She made it clear-if Eric could not

your wish.” He scoffed and lifted his paddle. “100

No one had expected the unassuming ruby pendant to be the item that was auctioned highest price in this

the couple were not close. Someone even claimed that Eric physically abused her at home. But

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