Chapter 13
As the event reached the climax, the emcee said, “Lastly, let’s welcome our prized item for the night—the sapphire from Queen Elizabeth’s crown. It has been around for 80 years and it’s still shining brightly today. It has appeared in many auctions abroad and after many turns of events, it ended here in South Hampton.
She did not put any hope in her husband, who was just a poor doctor. How much would a surgeon earn annually? Besides, based on her understanding, Finn would never lend her the money. The man was stingy and calculative and they could barely agree on the same thing.
The Jeanne she knew was as feisty as ever! The almighty queen could never be brought down that easily! She even started to consider throwing all her money in to support Jeanne if Jeanne really ran out of money.
Monica thought of her father. She even started to think of ways to persuade her father to lend her the money. If she acted hard enough or shed a couple of tears, she could get a few hundred thousand, probably.
Monica clicked her tongue in disdain. “You have no idea how arrogant your stepsister was. Ever since they fixed their wedding date, she has been showing off to whoever she meets.
“Everything that Eden did for her was a story that she can boast to her friends. The high society of South Hampton isn’t large, of course, everyone heard about it.”
The guests at the event were all wealthy and famous, so regardless of the items or their value, every item up for bidding would find its new owner tonight.
“A kind gentleman, who wished to remain anonymous, donated this sapphire to us and the starting price is 500,000 dollars! And each call is 20,000 dollars.”
“Good evening, ladies and gentlemen! On behalf of South Hampton’s charity organizations, I hereby thank you and welcome you to the annual charity ball.”
.4 million was an astronomical figure even to her. She started to wonder if her father would beat her to death after asking for the money.
Eden dared not go against his uncle and 4.5 million had far exceeded his limit. His limit was actually below 3 million.
She thought Jeanne had learned to be smart, so it surprised her when Jeanne embarrassed Octavia in front of everyone.
The hall’s lighting was dimmed, not completely dark. They could see Jeanne calling the price with her hand raised.
Monica added, “I heard that little b*stard is trying to get this piece of rock for Jasmine as a wedding gift.”
The man wore a cold look for the entire night and it was at this moment, he became the highlight of the event.
She did not raise the price because she wanted the piece of rock. She simply wanted to waste people’s money.
