The Scorned Heiress's Hidden Empire (by Jade Quinn) novel Chapter 116

Chapter 116

Michael gritted his teeth and raised his paddle again.

180 thousand dollars.”

He deliberately kept the increase small, wanting the other bidder to think he still had plenty of cash to burn.

Besides, if the bracelet’s price shot way past its real value, the other guy would definitely drop out.

Natalie’s lips curved into a faint smile.

She pressed the bell again.

“250 thousand dollars.”

The whole place was buzzing again.

People were stunned, 250 thousand dollars for a piece of icy jade with floral patterns? Seriously?

Did this person just have money to burn or what?

But then again, it was the VIP section on the second floor. Everyone up there was loaded and powerful, so nothing was really surprising.

Michael’s face changed.

250 thousand dollars?!‘ Michael was in disbelief.

He stared intently at the one–way glass on the second floor, wishing he could burn a hole through it with his gaze.

Who is this lunatic? Are they out of their mind?‘ he thought.

A bracelet that’s worth, at most, 70 thousand dollars, and they’re bidding 250 thousand?‘ Michael was completely stunned.

But then he remembered, everyone on the second floor was one of Harbor City’s big shots. For them, this kind of money was pocket change.

His max budget for the bracelet was 150 thousand dollars, and now it was already at 250 thousand dollars.

It wasn’t that the Grant family couldn’t afford 250 thousand dollars, it just wasn’t worth it at that point.

‘250 thousand dollars, going once!” the auctioneer called out.

He scanned the crowd, clearly amazed that the bracelet had reached such a high price.

“800 thousand dollars, going twice!”

Michael clenched his jaw. ‘No way. I have to take this bracelet home today, no matter what it costs!

He raised his paddle. “280 thousand dollars!”

There was a cold, ruthless edge to his voice as he glanced up at the second floor, thinking. They probably won’t raise the bid again this time, right?‘

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1:08 am

Chapter 116

“I million dollars! Michael croaked.

His voice was rough and barely holding together.

Natalie stayed calm, looking completely unbothered.

1.2 million dollars, her voice steady as ever.

Michael gripped the paddle so hard his knuckles turned white.

1.3 million dollars!” he shouted, voice strained and desperate.

The whole room went dead silent.

Everyone kept glancing between the one–way glass upstairs and Michael, their eyes full of mixed feelings.

Seriously, what’s so special about this bracelet?‘ everyone was thinking.

Natalie watched Michael, seeing the way he was fighting for it, her gaze turning icy.

she pressed the bell again.

1.4 million dollars,” she called out, her voice steady and cold.

Michael nearly jumped out of his seat.

1.5 million dollars!”

His voice was practically a shout.

Natalie stopped, refusing to raise the bid any further.

The auctioneer was so excited, his voice was trembling.

1.5 million dollars, going once! 1.5 million dollars, going twice! 1.5 million dollars, going three times!”

The gavel came down.

65 vouchern

Sold! Congratulations to the gentleman in Section A, number 18, for taking home this floral–patterned icy jade bracelet for 1.5 million dollars!”

The applause was sparse and unenthusiastic.

Michael slumped back in his chair, looking absolutely drained and pale as a ghost.

1.5 million dollars.

He’d just blown 1.5 million bucks on a bracelet that was worth maybe 70 grand at best.

He shot a venomous glare at the V8 VIP suite, sucking in a couple deep breaths, trying to steady his nerves

Just as they were about to leave, someone knocked on the door.

Good evening, Boss!”

The manager’s eyes went wide as saucers, his jaw practically hitting the floor.

All he knew was that the shareholder structure was so complicated, layer after layer, nobody could ever figure out who was really in charge

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