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.”

back.” With that, she raised her paddle and pushed

feelings of love between the two. Lynette feared Eric, and he was driven by a sickly urge to possess her. She decided

engaged in a battle with her. She smiled and offered 30

“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 afford to offer 100 million dollars, he shouldn’t waste his time bidding because she was more than capable of offering that

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

pendant to be the item that was auctioned highest price in this event. More than that, they

that Eric physically abused her at home. But if the couple were on bad terms,

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