Oops My Toyboy Is A Hidden Tycoon

Chapter 326

After Cynthia shouted a price, others quickly followed her lead, raising the bids.

Someone shouted, “2.5 million!” Another person followed, “a milion

Cynthia continued to bid, “3.1 million!” Then there was another round of bids from the audience: “8.5 million!” “9 million!” 9.1 million!”

Shirley watched for a moment. She noticed that Cynthia seemed to like the rose brooch. Cynthia kept bidding; each time. she’d increase the bid by just 100 thousand dollars.

Shirley sneered to herself. So, this is the lady of the Bennett family? Her spending habits are as stingy as anybody else’s

When the bidding reached 4.5 million dollars, Shirley suddenly used her paddle and said, “6 million!”

The whole auction room went quiet for a moment. Many eyes turned to look at Shirley, Shirley lifted her chin. She loved the feeling of being the center of everyone’s attention.

Shirley glanced at Cynthia from the corner of her eye. Anything Cynthia liked, Shirley wanted to take. Didn’t Cynthia like that rose brooch? Then Shirley wanted it too!

Whitney gave Shirley a bidding limit of 16 million dollars. Shirley believed she could win against Cynthia.

“6.1 million!” Cynthia continued increasing the bid.

Seeing that Cynthia only added 100 thousand again, Shirley scoffed. With a dramatic gesture, Shirley said, “7 million dollars!”

Cynthia continued to raise her bid, 7.1 million!” Shirley followed, “8 million!” Cynthia continued, “8.1 million!”

Cynthia calmly raised her bid. No one else made an offer after it went up to 6 million dollars. It was just Cynthia and Shirley competing head–to–head.

The two began a fierce bidding war, Cynthia always bid 100 thousand dollars more than Shirley.

Initially, Shirley was raising by increments of 500 thousand dollars but gradually got wrapped up in the excitement. Finally, she shouted, “10 million dollars!”

At that moment, the room went silent. Everyone’s eyes were on Shirley, but their looks were rather complex. Some people were also whispering in small groups.

Shirley had no clue what they were saying. She only felt that she was the center of attention. Today, she was set on not losing to Cynthia.

“10.1 million dollars!” Cynthia shouted. She also seemed unwilling to give up, relentlessly increasing her bid

David’s expression was full of excitement as the prices continued to soar.

Shirley shouted, “15 million!” After countless rounds of bids, the price had risen to 15 million Cynthia calmly added another 100 thousand dollars.

Shirley was now furious, extravagantly shouting, “16 million!” 16 million dollars was already Shirley’s bidding limit. There was no way she could bid higher.

After her call, the entire auction hall fell silent, Shirley turned to look at Cynthia, feeling a bit uneasy.

If Cynthia raised her bid, Shirley wouldn’t have the means to compete anymore. But this time, Cynthia just sat quietly in

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seat, unusually, withour placing another bid.

16 million dollars, going oncel David began to call. There was response.

David called again, “10 million dollars, going twice. Any bids higher than 10 million? The audience remained silent.

David called the third time, “16 million dollars, going three timel

Finally, David slammed the gavel down and announced, “Sold for 16 million dollars, congratulations to Ms Jones for winning the rose brooch.

Shirley’s expression was extremely smug. She had finally beaten Cynthia for once.

Just a moment ago, Shirley had been really worried that Cynthia might continue to raise the bid. Fortunately, after she had spent all her chips, Cynthia backed down. Shirley felt she had won this battle brilliantly.

David invited Shirley onto the stage to claim her prize. Shirley went on stage, took the rose brooch, and walked down.

Shirley looked around at everyone below. She felt like she had stolen the show today. By making such a bold move from the start and securing the jewelry, she believed everyone would be impressed and see her in a new light.

But for some reason, everyone looked at her with strange expressions, their faces all smiling. They were chatting and

laughing, not taking her seriously at all. In their eyes, there was even a hint of disdain

Shirley felt something was wrong. She looked over at Cynthia. Cynthia sat there without any expression, but Jonathan had a faint smile on his lips as he watched Cynthia with slight amusement.

Jonathan asked, “Is this fun!” Cynthia smiled back but didn’t say anything.

Shirley felt like she was being tricked. It was as if she were a clown causing a scene. She felt something was wrong but couldn’t figure out what it was. This feeling lingered for a long time.

It wasn’t until after a few more pieces of jewelry were auctioned that David announced a break. Only then did Shirley make her way over to Whitney.

After all, Whitney had to pay for it. Shirley decided to give the rose brooch as a gift to Whitney. She said, “Ms. Bennett, this rose brooch suits you well. I’ll give it to you as a gift.“

Shirley knew Whitney probably wouldn’t accept it, so she offered. No matter what, she had to win Whitney’s favor. Whitney just glanced at the brooch from the corner of her eye. Then, she casually said, “Since you like this kind of thing. you can have it. This cheap stuff seems more suitable for someone with a dull mind like you.”

Whitney’s words dumbfounded Shirley, Shirley thought, ‘What does she mean by that?”

Alex couldn’t stand it anymore and said mockingly, “Ms. Jones, Ms. Bennett gave you 16 million dollars, and you bought something so worthless.

“With a starting bid of 1 million dollars, this brooch might be worth 6 million dollars at best. It’s not even one of Miss Y’s creations. It has little collectible value. You’ve just lost 10 million dollars.”

Shirley was completely stunned. She looked at the rose brooch in her hand in disbelief. She asked, “Didn’t they say every piece at today’s exhibit was a priceless treasure? Why is this one not worth anything?”

Alex continued, “Didn’t you notice there are over thirty pieces today? They can’t all be priceless. Haven’t you heard the saying the best is saved for last?

“Others make a small move, and you’re here playing your trump card like it’s impressive. No, people just think you’re crazy.”

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Alex’s words were harsh. He couldn’t understand why Shirley appeared so clueless Why did Whitney bring her to such an important event today?

Shirley was utterly dumbfounded. She thought, “No wonder people looked at me like I was the punchline of a joke when I bid 16 million dollars on that brooch.

Shirley stared at the brooch in her hand. Suddenly, something dawned on her.

Although Shirley was angry, she said, “I don’t care what this brooch is worth; as long as Cynthia wants it, I’m going to snatch

it away. If it makes her upset, then it’s worth it.”