Book TRK
Chapter 199
Chapter 199
Chapter 199
Victoria didn’t answer him, which made Ethan awkwardly touch his nose. It was
probably because the atmosphere was too relaxed, so he accidentally blurted that
out.
Now, Ethan started to regret what he said.
Luckily, Victoria took the initiative to break that awkward silence after a few
minutes. “Mr. Hudson, can you help me bid for the next item?”
“The next one?” He flipped the catalog open to find that it was a beautiful bracelet.
“You like this one, Miss Selwyn?”
Ethan was a little blunt, making it evident that he hadn’t thought of the possibility
that Victoria would be interested in such an item. Besides, he had never heard that
Victoria was particularly fond of crystal accessories.
Fortunately, Bane had ordered him to help Victoria bid on anything she liked, no
matter the cost. He even instructed that everything would be under his tab.
However, Victoria merely smiled and didn’t say a word.
Alright. I understand.”
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When the next item was presented, Ethan straightened nervously as if that item was
the last item of the night.
She kindly reminded him when she noticed how anxious he looked, “Don’t name
your price so soon. Let everyone else bid first.”
Ethan nodded vigorously in response.
Soon, bids were called out, and the price of the crystal bracelet went up to 4.5.
million.
Once the price became so costly, the number of people joining the bid gradually
lessened.
When it got up to 5 million, only two people were still in the running. Then, Victoria
glanced at Ethan to gesture to him that it was time.
He nodded and raised the placard to bid.
“5.5 million,” Someone in the VIP seats at the front suddenly interjected before
Ethan could.
That was the same amount he wanted to bid. He honestly didn’t expect someone to
beat him to it.
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As he had stayed by Bane’s side for some time, he was influenced by his
extravagant ways and continued to place his bid. “6 million.”
Alas, Victoria couldn’t react fast enough to stop him from doing so.
Her lips twitched, but she eventually retreated into herself as she thought of
something at his determined stance.
After Claudia named her price, she didn’t expect someone else to follow her bid.
Frankly, she didn’t plan on bidding for anything at first, but several people kept
throwing their glances at them after Alaric entered.
She couldn’t let this good opportunity pass. She was going to use this chance to
show off her position by Alaric’s side.
After all, this was merely an auction. Alaric wouldn’t reprimand her for anything.
Then, she looked at him from the corner of her eyes to find his head ducked down,
scrolling his phone with a face utterly devoid of expression. It seemed like he didn’t
care about her bidding at all.
Thus, she let out a breath of relief. If he wasn’t reacting, it meant that he didn’t care.
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Hence, Claudia was relieved and continued placing the bid.
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“6 million from Miss Johnson. You seem to have your eyes on the crystal bracelet.
tonight, Miss Johnson.”
When Victoria heard that, she was shocked and looked at the VIP seats.
Unfortunately, the VIP area was blocked, and she couldn’t see anything from her
seat.
6 million had surpassed her initial budget. So, she patted Ethan’s shoulder. “That’s
enough, Mr. Hudson.”
Ethan looked at her with wide eyes. “Miss Selwyn, are you going to give up like this?
It’s something you wanted.”
“Yes, but the price is more than what I expected. So, there’s no need to continue.”
She initially estimated to win the bid at around 5.5 million. Nevertheless, if it didn’t.
work out, she would let other people take it..
“But…” Ethan bit his lips. “Mr. Morison instructed me to bid everything you wanted.
no matter the cost.”
Just as Victoria was about to tell him not to heed Bane’s words like he was The
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King; Ethan had already raised the placard again. “6.5 million!”
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6.5 million wasn’t a huge sum for influential families. Still, Claudia didn’t expect
someone would continue bidding against her for that crystal bracelet.
Besides, she was standing right beside Alaric at that moment. Smart people.
wouldn’t go against her.
Who knew that she was still looked down upon?
As she thought of that, Claudia bit her bottom lips. “7 million.”
Then, Ethan continued the bid. “7.5 million.”
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Victoria was rendered wholly speechless. She felt wrong–footed and couldn’t help
regretting showing a hint of interest in that bracelet.
The crowd started to gossip. They didn’t expect a crystal bracelet could attract such
intense bidding.
Now that it had become such a farce, Claudia had no choice but to continue to bid.
as it reached this stage. “8 million.”
Ethan was about to raise the placard when Victoria desperately grabbed his hand.
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“That’s enough, Mr. Hudson.”
“But Miss Selwyn, Mr. Morison ordered…”
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Victoria looked at him calmly. “I don’t like that bracelet any longer. Are you sure you
still want to bid for something I don’t like?”
Ethan was stunned when he heard that. Even though he wanted to help Bane get on
Victoria’s good side, he couldn’t insist in this situation as he might offend Victoria
and all Bane’s efforts would be in vain.
After some thought, Ethan finally decided to give up. “Okay, then, Miss Selwyn, but
please let me know what item catches your eye later.”
Victoria attempted a smile and nodded. Regardless, Ethan had a hunch that she
wouldn’t tell him anything of the sort even if she indeed saw something she liked.
Sigh. It’s so hard to please a woman. I don’t know how Mr. Morison does it after so
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In the end, Claudia got the crystal bracelet at the price of 8 million and the
whispered discussion around her made her throw her head proudly.
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8 million was enough to make her the center of attention. Soon, everyone would
know that she accompanied Alaric to the charity auction and spent 8 million to buy
a crystal bracelet.
Even though she was the one to place the bid, the media would still title the news as
Alaric who gave her a crystal bracelet worth 8 million to garner more attention.
That sort of attention was beneficial to the Johnson Family.
Then, the auction continued with the next item. The organizer was an expert at
handling the atmosphere and presented the next item before people’s emotions.
calmed down.
So, the atmosphere of the scene gradually got heated and everyone was pumped
toward the end. Suffice it to say, several people in attendance highly anticipated ther
last auction item.
Ethan flipped through the catalog and announced, “There are two items left.”
Victoria knew what he was referring to and inquired, “Do we have an estimated.
value?”
He nodded seriously. “The first estimate was around 90 million, but…” Then, he
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scanned the crowd before continuing from where he left off. “There are too many
people here today. I figure we might have to increase such an estimation.”
Victoria also swept her gaze around her when she heard his remark.
Just as expected, several people had their backs ramrod straight. It was obvious.
they came prepared.
Therefore, she nodded in understanding before musing, “It is after all the only one in
the world. It’s precious.”
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