Family on Their Knees Heart Turned to Ice novel Chapter 663

“It seems this wasn’t acquired through legitimate channels,” Leonard observed. “If it were, they wouldn’t be selling it at half price at auction, hoping for a lucky break. They would have started with a much higher price.”

“It’s a good thing I came today,” Lillian said.

Since she was here, she had to win it at this price.

However, before Lillian could even raise her own paddle, Bella, sitting in the front, immediately made a bid.

Seeing this, Lillian felt a little unsettled.

After raising her paddle, Bella, knowing the price was high, instinctively glanced toward Sebastian.

She was afraid he would object on the spot, thinking it was too expensive.

Fortunately, Sebastian didn’t react, at least not by openly objecting.

Sebastian remained still because he heard someone else raise the bid. If the price kept climbing, Bella definitely wouldn’t be able to afford it. She could want it all she liked, but the price was what it was, and it was far beyond her reach.

Even though Sebastian suspected she might have a few hundred million dollars somewhere, he figured it was likely tied up in investments, leaving her with little cash. She was counting on him to pay.

So, Sebastian decided to wait and see.

Seeing others bidding, Lillian held back for the time being. There was no need for her to drive up the price against herself in the beginning.

After several rounds of bidding, the price had reached three hundred and eighty million dollars.

Just as Bella was about to raise her paddle again, Sebastian shot her a warning glare.

Bella seemed not to understand his look and raised her paddle without a second thought.

“Three hundred and eighty-five million dollars!” the auctioneer called out. “Do I have any further bids?”

Seeing that the price had reached a reasonable point, Lillian raised her paddle and called out, “Four hundred million.”

Judging by the mood in the room, the other bidders were close to their limits and were unlikely to keep going. Only Bella seemed stubbornly unwilling to give up.

Sebastian sharply pulled Bella back, his eyes flashing another stern warning.

Lillian was also surprised. Bella was bidding like a madwoman.

She couldn’t be bothered to play this game with her. She stood up and made a gesture to the auctioneer, signaling that price was no object.

The auctioneer’s voice trembled with excitement.

Bella’s eyes burned with rage. Four hundred and fifty million, and Lillian dared to make an infinity bid?

“Hmph, if you want to play, let’s play! Who’s afraid of who?” she thought.

Bella was already preparing her own gesture and about to rise when Sebastian grabbed her, nearly slapping her across the face. He barely restrained himself, striking her hand instead.

He lowered his voice, hissing in a furious whisper, “What do you think you’re doing? Starting a bidding war at four hundred and fifty million for a set of jewelry? Are you out of your mind? A piece like that will bring you nothing but bad luck!”