Dear Ex-wife Marry Me novel (Maja) novel Chapter 1166

Some were speculating if they were back together, while others wondered if Ian had lost his taste, choosing a humble designer over the dazzling Judith.

Regardless of how well Maja managed the company, to this crowd, she was still that humble designer who used to run errands in town.

She didn't care about the gossip around her. Instead, she pulled out a napkin and gently wiped the perspiration off Ian's forehead.

Ian opened his eyes slightly and gave her a glance.

Neither of them spoke a word. They were surrounded by people from their social circle, but they seemed to be in a different world, encapsulated in the spotlight.

Maja felt her heart beating fast. She clenched the napkin and returned her gaze to the stage.

"This is an emerald donated by Mr. Tyler. The starting price is $300,000."

All eyes were on Tyler now.

Tyler smiled at the crowd, hands folded over his stomach, his mole on his nose making him appear more refined.

In the end, the emerald was sold for $500,000.

"The next item up for auction is a ring. It's said to be a symbol of a youthful promise. The person who originally bought this ring, when his life was threatened, sent it to a girl in the future."

Maja felt a little uneasy. The host then asked, "Ms. Pennyfeather, do you remember the person who made this promise to you?"

The atmosphere slipped into a tense silence before the whispers began. Most knew little about Maja's past, only that she came from a humble background, luck struck, and she got entangled with the Raymond family.

Maja became solemn, her body stiffened, and her back was unnaturally straight.

Inside the magnificent hall, these high-profile figures frowned as the host smiled at everybody.

"I believe you all know who sent the ring. He asked me to return it to Ms. Pennyfeather. After all, she's kept it for a long time and must be very anxious since it's gone missing."

Ian straightened up, his gaze deep and intense on the stage.

He recognized that ring. He'd seen it back at RosenGarden. He assumed it was Maja's wedding ring with her husband. He pretended to have lost it, and Maja had a massive tantrum.

So, the ring was from Eric. At least back then, she cared about Eric.

His face darkened, and he turned to look at Maja.

It had been less than a year since then.

Those around them started guessing. Was the ring from Maja and Ian?