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Chapter 350
Chapter 350
Chapter 350: Isn’t That Annoying?
“Who said that?” Claire Donovan hummed, leaning closer to Sean Vanderbilt and whispered, “The
designer didn’t do justice to this Starlight Sapphire. If I buy it and redesign it, its value could
triple at least.”
Sean glanced at her, then heard her add, “Actually, it’s not just about the value. I simply like it.
Starlight Sapphires of this quality are rare, especially one this large. It’s worth any price,
priceless on the market.”
In the auction hall, the bidding was fierce, but Claire remained relaxed, casually lifting her
bidding paddle after hearing others push the price up to one hundred and fifty million. Some had to
reluctantly withdraw due to the high price. Claire Donovan glanced at the bidder of one hundred and
fifty million and smirked.
“Sean, the Felix family is interesting. They brought it themselves and now want to buy it back. One
hundred and fifty million minus thirty percent… they’re losing forty–five million. Quite wealthy,
indeed.”
Sean remembered Claire’s earlier conversation with Suzanne Jenkins and shook his head, “Aren’t you
planning to buy back your own diamond necklace too?”
Claire pouted, “That’s different. If Suzanne doesn’t want it, I won’t buy it back.”
As the auctioneer called, “One hundred and fifty million for the first time,” Claire glanced at Sasha Felix, seeing her smug smile. She nonchalantly raised her paddle, “Two hundred million.”
Two hundred million! The entire hall turned to Claire, amazed at her bold bid increase of fifty
million.
Sasha Felix, seeing Claire’s casual demeanor, gritted her teeth, feeling Claire was just there to
annoy her. Fortunately, she came prepared with three billion, mostly from the Felix family. She
didn’t care about losses; she wouldn’t let Claire take what was hers.
Amidst the shock, Sasha raised her paddle, “Two hundred and fifty million!”
The crowd gasped again.
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All eyes shifted from Claire to Sasha, astounded by the fierce bidding of the two women.
Claire, hearing Sasha’s bid, smirked and raised her paddle again, “Three hundred million.”
The audience fell silent, marveling at the whims of the wealthy.
Sasha, hearing Claire’s decisive bid, turned green with rage, staring furiously at Claire, her teeth grinding. Three hundred million was her limit, including her savings and the Felix family’s funds.
She couldn’t afford to bid much more.
Sasha Felix, seething with frustration, just couldn’t accept defeat. It would have been different if she was outbid by someone else, but it had to be Claire Donovan. How infuriating was that?
Hesitating for a moment, her face turning from pale to red. Sasha, determined not to lose her prized jewelry to Claire, raised her paddle again, her voice trembling. “Three hundred and ten million.”
Claire Donovan leaned forward, looking towards Sasha with a deepening smirk, “Sasha Felix, what’s
wrong? Only increasing by ten million? Running out of money, are you?”
Sasha bit her lip in anger, not meeting Claire’s gaze, her fingernails digging into her palm.
Claire shrugged nonchalantly and raised her paddle, “Since you’ve reached your limit, I won’t add
much. Three hundred and twenty million.”
Sasha felt like Claire was deliberately provoking her. After a rocky encounter with Joseph Felix, if
she lost this necklace, it would be unbearable. But she had no more money to bid.
As everyone eagerly awaited Sasha’s response, she stood up in a huff, throwing her paddle to the
ground, and stormed off.
Sighs filled the room as the auctioneer finalized the sale of the Starlight Sapphire necklace at
three hundred and twenty million. Most understood that such a price was astronomical for a necklace,
no matter how wealthy the buyer.
Luna Lyons scoffed at Claire, “Is Claire Donovan stupid? She’s helping her rival Sasha Felix raise the price. What if her own necklace doesn’t even reach the leading bid? That would be embarrassing.”
Mia Ashworth nodded, “Indeed, Claire seems a bit foolish in this matter.”
Mia Ashworth nodded, “Indeed, Claire seems a bit foolish in this matter.”
As they spoke, the Tears of the Rose, a gemstone famous for over twenty years, was presented,
catching Mia Ashworth’s attention. “Luna, the Tears of the Rose is a family heirloom of The
Ashworths. I must bring it back, or I can’t face your grandparents. Your uncle might even face their
wrath!”
Luna Lyons, with a slight smile, handed Mia a card, “I have one hundred million here, mom. Don’t
worry, no one can outbid you.”
The appearance of the Tears of the Rose ignited intense interest. Eyes filled with greed watched the
ruby, ready to fight for it. So when the bidding started at one hundred and fifty million, it didn’t
deter them but spurred an unprecedented competition.
“One hundred and sixty million!!!”