Chapter 958
Chapter 958:
“Aunt Carly, are you alright?” Leanna asked with concern, thoughtfully handing her a water bottle. After taking a few sips, Carly gradually began to calm down.
Carly huffed in frustration, grumbling to Leanna, “That Maggie is completely out of her mind! She actually said Yelena can do whatever she wants with Austin’s money p>
“I think Yelena is very calculating. She’s deceived both Austin and his mom,” Leanna said.
Carly nodded in agreement. “I think so too p>
Just then, her attention shifted to the next auction item—a bracelet. The moment Carly laid eyes on it, she was captivated. Turning to Leanna, she asked eagerly, “Leanna, do you like it p>
“I do, but it looks quite expensive,” Leanna replied.
Carly smiled reassuringly. “Don’t worry. If you like it, I’ll get it for you p>
Leanna smiled in gratitude, but deep down, a flicker of conflicting emotions stirred within her.
From a young age, Leanna had sensed an unusual closeness with Carly, who showered her with affection, surpassing even that of her own mother.
Was it possible for an aunt to cherish her niece with such profound devotion?
As a child, Leanna naively believed this was actually common. Yet, as she matured, she recognized the rarity of such a bond—not everyone experienced this kind of love from their aunts.
Still, she rationalized that Carly’s generosity stemmed simply from her inherently kind nature.
In the end, Carly triumphed in securing the auctioned bracelet that had captured Leanna’s heart and presented it to her as a gift.
Leanna, enchanted by the bracelet, clasped it around her wrist and beamed at Carly. “Aunt Carly, look, isn’t it lovely p>
Carly responded with a smile, her eyes softening, “It’s absolutely stunning, my dear p>
ᗰσ𝓇𝑒 υ𝐩𝓭𝑎𝓉𝑒𝓈 ι𝐧
As the auction neared its conclusion, another bottle of pills came under the spotlight. Its resemblance was uncanny, with the scent mirroring the original perfectly.
Seth gestured urgently to Kyson, signaling him to place a bid without delay.
However, with Yelena unexpectedly bowing out of the bidding, Kyson’s resolve wavered.
“Why isn’t she bidding? Doesn’t she realize this is authentic?” Kyson whispered to himself, a mix of confusion and urgency in his voice. Seth’s brow creased with concern, his worry mounting that any further hesitation would cost them the bottle of pills. Kyson’s life hinged on a supply of these very pills.
“She’s just an uninformed woman. What insight could she possibly offer?” Seth scoffed dismissively.
Other than a bit of good looks, what did Yelena really have?
He couldn’t fathom why Kyson held Yelena in such high esteem. “If you hesitate, I’ll do it for you,” Seth declared, jabbing at the bid button.
This bottle was the last of its kind available, igniting a fierce bidding war. Ultimately, Kyson invested over ninety million, depleting nearly all his reserves to secure it.
Yet, these pills were a rarity; obtaining even one was considered fortunate.
“So, which of these bottles is authentic?” someone inquired, their curiosity piqued.
“It must be the one Kyson secured. He paid the highest price. How could it be counterfeit p>