La Novels
Chapter 279
Chapter 279:
The auction began and the pink gemstone necklace caught everyone's attention.
The auctioneer opened the bidding at $5 million.
Caden sat relaxed and raised his paddle.
“$10 million.”
Another bidder followed suit: “11 million dollars.”
Caden remained calm.
“$30 million.” The audience gasped.
"Who bids like that?" he thought.
It seemed like a display of using wealth to dominate.
Although the gem was undoubtedly beautiful and rare, the price skyrocketed too quickly, leading many to question its true value.
After all, it was nothing more than decoration.
It was not an investment.
At $30 million, or even more, why not buy something more practical?novelbin
The room quieted down.
The auctioneer asked: "Any other interested parties? If not, I'll close it.
$30 million, one o'clock."
At that moment Alice's clear voice was heard: "35 million dollars."
The auctioneer announced: “Okay, $35 million.
Anyone else?”
Caden, without rushing, said, “$40 million.”
The crowd began to watch intently as the bidding war between the two unfolded.
Caden had been acting very daring lately and was often seen with Alicia.
Although they had not declared their relationship, they were often seen together, just the two of them.
Naturally, they seemed to be a perfect couple, which inevitably gave rise to rumors.
The atmosphere in the room was charged with anticipation, gossip and curiosity.
Alice sat up straight and calmly declared, “$41 million.”
Caden smiled.
He wanted the jewel but was hesitant to spend so much.
Still, he held his ground firmly, even though it was partly a show of defiance.
He deliberately said, “$50 million.”
Hearing this, Monica got nervous.
She clung to Alice’s arm, her fear palpable.
“We should stop.
The gem isn’t even worth five million dollars.
Offering 50 million is a huge waste.”
Alice straightened her posture.
She was determined not to be outdone by Caden.
He gave Monica a reassuring pat.
"$51 million," he said, matching the bids.
Caden then bid: “60 million dollars.”