Marrying a Secret Zillionaire: Happy ever after - Chapter 69

Chapter 69:

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Even after buying his story that he owed 100 million dollars, she hadn’t wavered. Instead of leaving, she had promised to stand by him. Something in Collin’s usually cold gaze softened.

For the first time, he hesitated, then asked, “What do you think I should get her?”

Dustin’s eyebrows shot up. “Wow, so you really are losing your mind over Linsey.” He folded his arms, looking amused. “And here I thought you were supposed to be brilliant. Have you forgotten where we are?” He gestured at the bustling auction below. “I just checked the catalog. Up next is a gemstone necklace—a masterpiece by a world-famous jeweler. It’s one of a kind. Tons of people showed up tonight just for that piece.”

Dustin smirked. “If you win that auction and give the necklace to Linsey, I guarantee she’ll be happy.”

Dustin was absolutely convinced that any woman would be over the moon with such a grand surprise. If Linsey were to discover that Collin had placed a bid on an exquisitely expensive gemstone necklace for her, she would undoubtedly be touched—perhaps even enough to start falling for him.

As Dustin pondered this possibility, his own heart raced with a surge of excitement, mirroring the thrill of a blossoming romance. Over the years, while Dustin had navigated through relationships with numerous girlfriends, Collin had remained steadfastly single. As Collin’s best friend, Dustin felt almost obligated to play cupid in Collin’s quest for love.

Collin had to admit, Dustin’s words made a lot of sense. After all, Linsey had thoughtfully gifted him clothing, which he had cherished deeply; reciprocating with a thoughtful gift seemed only appropriate.

Resolved, Collin nodded firmly. “Alright, I’ll place my bid on that necklace before I leave tonight.”

The auction progressed, and soon it was time for the gemstone necklace to take center stage, with the bidding starting at a staggering five million dollars. As the necklace was unveiled, a wave of awe swept through the room, lighting up the faces of many women with eager anticipation. They clutched their bidding paddles with renewed vigor.

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“Six million dollars!”

“Eight million dollars!”

“Ten million dollars!”

“Twenty million dollars!”

“Thirty million dollars!”

“Fifty million dollars!”

The bidding frenzy catapulted the price to astronomical heights, electrifying the atmosphere in the venue as fortunes were staked with a simple raise of a paddle.

Suddenly, in the bustling auction hall, a female executive, dressed in a bespoke, shimmering gown, assertively raised her paddle. “One hundred million dollars,” she announced, her voice laced with a mix of amusement and firm resolve. “Everyone, I’ve fallen absolutely in love with this necklace. I would truly appreciate it if you would refrain from challenging this bid. I am determined to make it mine.”

The room fell into a hushed silence as all eyes turned toward her.

There stood Adela Greville, a figure synonymous with wealth and a well-known connoisseur of fine jewelry. Her presence and her audacious bid cast a momentary spell of hesitation across the crowd. Recognizing her, almost everyone decided against crossing paths with Adela—either out of respect or simply lacking the means to contest such an overwhelming amount.

“One hundred million dollars, going once, twice!”

Just as the auctioneer was poised to finalize the sale, a satisfied smile played on Adela’s lips, her confidence peaking as she anticipated her victory. The room seemed to collectively assume the necklace would soon adorn her collection.

However, in a thrilling twist, a steady yet authoritative voice broke through the tension from one of the private boxes perched on the second floor.

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