Rebecca blushed slightly and whispered, "You've already bought me so many pieces of jewelry tonight. You've spent too much money. I just thought this set was pretty. I don't want you to spend any more."
Even as she spoke, her gaze kept drifting back to the jewelry on stage, her eyes betraying her unspoken desire.
At that moment, Valarie raised her paddle and, through gritted teeth, said, "9,000,000 dollars!"
This was her limit. Any higher, and she wouldn't be able to keep bidding. Her offer was a significant jump from the previous bid, and the room fell into an eerie silence as all eyes turned to her.
No one immediately raised their paddles.
Valarie gripped hers tightly, silently praying that no one else would bid.
"9,000,000 dollars, going once!"
A few others interested in the jewelry hesitated, unsure if they wanted to raise the stakes.
The set was undeniably beautiful, and owning it would make anyone the center of attention at any event. But 9,000,000 dollars? Spending that much on jewelry seemed excessive.
"9,000,000 dollars, going twice!"
Nervous sweat gathered in Valarie's palms. She was just one call away from winning.
Rebecca bit her lip, her face pale, and her eyes shimmered with frustration. She hadn't expected that, despite her clear hints, Damon would remain unmoved.
In the past, he would have bought her anything she showed the slightest interest in. Now, he wouldn't even buy her a single piece of jewelry, and the money meant nothing to him!
The more she thought about it, the more upset she became, tears welling up in her eyes.
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When will the new chapters come...
Author! Why does it always so mean? Like a new character will appear and at the end of the chapter, they're all antagonist who always intend to hurt Nyla. Is there any character who will protect her with no expectation in return of any thing?...
AUTHOR!!! NOTICE THIS PLEASE!!!! I hope that Nyla's heart can be softened with Damon alone like clear things up and make some intimate time with each other. And of course Damon talking to Rebecca will make Nyla go back to her status again. Just a short calmness and joy for Nyla and Damon....