The Jilted Heiress' Return To The High Life

Chapter 826

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Chapter 826: Mouths hung open around the room. The auctioneer himself looked momentarily dumbfounded, his composure slipping as he struggled to find his voice.

The organizers had predicted the set might reach fifty million at most. No one had expected it to skyrocket five times over.

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Finally, after a long pause, the auctioneer collected himself. "The current bid is two hundred and fifty million. Any higher offers?" Silence. "Two hundred and fifty million, going once!" His gavel hovered. "Two hundred and fifty million, going twice! Two hundred and fifty million... sold!" The gavel cdown with a sharp crack. Applause erupted, and the auctioneer's voice rang out with barely concealed excitement. "Congratulations to Mr. Ashton of Ashton Group for acquiring this exquisite royal jewelry set for two hundred and fifty million!" Leah grasped Bruce's hand, her fingers trembling with exhilaration. "This is wonderful!" Bruce exhaled slowly, the corners of his lips twitching as if tempted to smile-but his emotions were too tangled for excitement.

Now, all that mattered was Andromache. If she truly cherished this jewelry set, then tonight's battle had been worth it.

Across the room, Corrine observed Leah's radiance, her own lips curling into a knowing smile.

"Feeling reluctant?" Nate's voice was smooth, unreadable.

Corrine tilted her head slightly, her tone light yet firm. "If I were, I would not have put it up for auction. A set bought for twenty million, sold for two hundred and fifty million. A good deal." At that moment, the box door swung open and Jacob entered.

He acknowledged Nate with a slight nod before striding toward Corrine.

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After all, Leah and Bruce had played a significant role in boosting the auction's success. As the main organizer, it was only fitting that she express her gratitude personally.

Jacob stepped into Bruce's private box, his presence flanked by several several men clad in black. His voice was N calm, yet carried an unmistakable authority. "Mr. Ashton, will you be paying by card or check?"

Usually, auction payments were settled as the attendees left, but this time, wary of any last-minute complications, they chose to hand over the items in advance.

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