The Ex-Wife's Burning Elegance novel Chapter 311

This crown, by the look of it, had to be worth at least ten million to start.

It wasn’t surprising that someone would step up to bid.

But when Jasper heard the woman’s voice, he bristled like a rooster ready for a fight.

“Damn it! That’s Stella—she actually dares to go up against me?”

He raised his paddle again. “Five million!”

At the same time, he shot Stella a venomous glare.

Stella, unfazed, calmly lifted her own paddle.

“Ten million.”

In less than a minute, the price of the crown had soared to an astronomical figure.

The crowd couldn’t help but turn to look at Stella, whispering among themselves, wondering just who this rich young woman was to bid so lavishly.

A dangerous glint flashed in Jasper’s eyes. “Fifteen million!”

Stella’s voice was as steady as ever. “Twenty million.”

Jasper was born into money, so he knew the game. He’d set his own limit for the crown at fifteen million. Any higher, and he simply wasn’t interested. It wasn’t that he couldn’t afford it, but the crown just wasn’t worth more.

But now, with Stella driving the price up, something inside him ignited—pride, competitiveness, maybe even a touch of spite. His blood was starting to boil.

Damn it, she used to be Haynie’s wife, so he’d always held back a little when dealing with her. But now she was just an ex, cast aside. Was he really going to let her win?

Jasper ground his teeth. “Twenty-five million!”

Haynes leaned over and murmured, “Jasper, this crown’s worth tops out at about thirteen million. If you overpay by a few million, fine, but doubling the price is just a loss.”

Rachel chimed in, her tone syrupy sweet, “Jasper, if Ms. Cameron wants it so badly, maybe you should just let her have it.”

Normally, Rachel wouldn’t have encouraged Jasper to spend so much on something so overpriced. But today was different—if Stella wanted something, Rachel was determined to snatch it away.

Jasper’s competitive spirit only burned brighter.

“The more she wants it, the less I’ll let her have it! I want her to realize that she can never beat real money.”