His was still in his possession, while the other piece disappeared alongside his sister until now...
How can the foolish Mary claim that the jade isn't worth ten million? What does she know?
Even Hera was given a shock, for she hadn't expected the red jade to be so valuable. “Mr. Yates, it's ten million... Are you sure about it?”
“Ten million it is,” Ryan repeated firmly.
“Ten million, going once... Ten million, going twice... Ten million—”
Right before Hera finished, a crisp voice rang out suddenly. “Eleven million.”
It belonged to none other than Ashlyn.
Most of the guests present didn't feel that the red jade was worth ten million.
After all, it was the size of a small seal and would be valued at a few million under the best circumstances.
Following Ashlyn's bid, another deep male voice rang out. “Twelve million.”
She cocked a brow in Richard's direction. “Richard, why are you fighting with me over this?”
“Ashlyn, I want the red jade too. I'm curious to see how much it's actually worth.” Richard flashed a gentle smile at her. “It must be a treasure to have piqued your interest, isn't it?”
Although a grim look flashed across her eyes, Ashlyn quickly let out a chuckle. “Indeed. I found the red jade familiar but can't, for the life of me, remember where I saw it before. That's why I'm bidding for it to satisfy my curiosity.”
“Since you're not really interested in it, Ashlyn, why don't you let me have it?” The gentle smile on Richard's face remained.
Raising her brows, Ashlyn lowered the paddle in her hand. “Don't be a stranger, Richard.”
Her gaze subsequently drifted toward Ryan. The latter looked handsome in his white-tapered suit. Every movement of his was a masterclass in elegance, living up to the fantasy-like reputation of Piano Prince.
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