When There Is Nothing Left But Love

As the bids were continued to be yelled out, she whispered, “Listen carefully. The bid is now at ten million. Normal people won’t be able to offer more than five hundred.”

I pursed my lips and sighed. There were some rules that we could never change.

The higher one rose, the more unscrupulous affairs they would witness. One wrong slip and you would end up amongst the muck, an accessory to the thugs.

Finally, an elderly person won the gold hair ornament with a bid of ten million.

Such events were common.

There was no point in being surprised.

The second item up for bid was a blood jadeite. Apparently, Robert had brought it back for his wife when he went overseas for business in the nineties.

Although this was premium jadeite, it lacked a bangle. Thus, the bid only went up to five million.

Joseph frowned and he seemed to be trying to puzzle something out.

was starting to bore me,

gaze had swept the entire auction area and took

“Wow, these are all worth tens of millions. These collectors are hoarding all these riches. Some of these

agreed with her. “If someone stole one of these, the

containers, and there’s two highly skilled personnel assigned to each item. There’s no way a regular person could dream of getting close to any of the

It was tough.

is here. Look!” Stacey said as she pointed

turned to see. On the stage was the exact replica of the box that Grandma

sandalwood box. “All of you must be curious to know why

The audience members nodded.

continued speaking, “To tell you the truth, this box has unbelievable meaning. Although it looks plain, if you take a closer look, you’ll see that it was made from hundred-year-old sandalwood. You can’t find such wood anymore. It’s completely extinct. Moreover, I have to point out the

turned the box

looks like it can be opened. However, upon closer inspection, you’ll realize that it can’t be opened. Actually, this box has a pair that comes with it. As of now, we have no idea where its partner is. You’ll only be able to open this

you!” exclaimed