Never Looking Back: The Heart Wants What It Wants - Chapter 357

Chapter 357:

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Gracie, puzzled, noticed Waylon raising his bidding paddle.

“One million five hundred thousand.”

Gracie was at a loss for words.

Waylon, with his immense wealth, could afford such extravagance, bidding one million five hundred thousand without hesitation. Could he be aiming to gift the bracelet to a loved one?

Memories of meeting Giovanna surfaced, when Waylon had mentioned someone he cared for.

The crowd was visibly shocked.

“He ups his bid by huge amounts all at once. How can any of us compete with that for charity?”

“That red diamond bracelet is indeed lovely, but it’s really not worth 1.5 million. Spending that much money is quite excessive.”

“Maybe he truly is devoted to the charitable cause.”

Leila’s eyes flashed with envy.

Feeling disrespected as an A-list celebrity, she quietly vowed to get back at the event organizers.

“One million six hundred thousand.”

Waylon, unfazed by Leila’s confident bid, countered effortlessly, “Three million.”

The room erupted in commotion.

𝓵𝖆𝖙𝖾𝓈𝖙 сɧ𝖺ρ𝗍𝖊𝗋𝓈 𝔾α𝗅𝗇𝗈ν𝖊𝗅𝗌﹒ⅽ𝗈𝗺

In a burst of frustration, Leila exclaimed, “Three million one hundred thousand.”

“Fifteen million,” Waylon said, his voice commanding silence throughout the venue.

It was clear that the first items were mere teasers, not the main attractions.

Leila quietly lowered the paddle she had just lifted.

Beneath the spotlight, Gracie’s eyes lingered on Waylon’s profile, captivated.

She sensed deeply that Waylon was bidding not just for show but for someone dear to him; no other reason could justify his extravagant gesture of fifteen million.

After a brief pause, the host regained his composure.

“We have a bid of fifteen million from Bidder No. 1. Are you certain, sir?”

Waylon gave a casual nod.

“Fifteen million, going once. Fifteen million, going twice. Final call. Sold! Congratulations to Bidder No. 1 on winning this exquisite red diamond bracelet, our premier high-value item of the…

The night. A round of applause for this gentleman, please!” The organizers joined in a vigorous round of applause from the crowd.

This year’s gala had reached unprecedented levels of excitement.

“Coming up next, we have a Patek Philippe watch donated by the famed actress Leila, with bidding starting at four hundred thousand.”

Waylon glanced over at Gracie once more. “What’s your take on this piece?”

Gracie masked her dissatisfaction. “Just so-so.”

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