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Chapter 116
Chapter 116
Michael gritted his teeth and raised his paddle again.
180 thousand dollars.”
He deliberately kept the increase small, wanting the other bidder to think he still had plenty of cash to burn.
Besides, if the bracelet’s price shot way past its real value, the other guy would definitely drop out.
Natalie’s lips curved into a faint smile.
She pressed the bell again.
“250 thousand dollars.”
The whole place was buzzing again.
People were stunned, 250 thousand dollars for a piece of icy jade with floral patterns? Seriously?
Did this person just have money to burn or what?
But then again, it was the VIP section on the second floor. Everyone up there was loaded and powerful, so nothing was really surprising.
Michael’s face changed.
250 thousand dollars?!‘ Michael was in disbelief.
He stared intently at the one–way glass on the second floor, wishing he could burn a hole through it with his gaze.
Who is this lunatic? Are they out of their mind?‘ he thought.
A bracelet that’s worth, at most, 70 thousand dollars, and they’re bidding 250 thousand?‘ Michael was completely stunned.
But then he remembered, everyone on the second floor was one of Harbor City’s big shots. For them, this kind of money was pocket change.
His max budget for the bracelet was 150 thousand dollars, and now it was already at 250 thousand dollars.
It wasn’t that the Grant family couldn’t afford 250 thousand dollars, it just wasn’t worth it at that point.
‘250 thousand dollars, going once!” the auctioneer called out.
He scanned the crowd, clearly amazed that the bracelet had reached such a high price.
“800 thousand dollars, going twice!”
Michael clenched his jaw. ‘No way. I have to take this bracelet home today, no matter what it costs!
He raised his paddle. “280 thousand dollars!”
There was a cold, ruthless edge to his voice as he glanced up at the second floor, thinking. They probably won’t raise the bid again this time, right?‘
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“I million dollars! Michael croaked.
His voice was rough and barely holding together.
Natalie stayed calm, looking completely unbothered.
1.2 million dollars, her voice steady as ever.
Michael gripped the paddle so hard his knuckles turned white.
1.3 million dollars!” he shouted, voice strained and desperate.
The whole room went dead silent.
Everyone kept glancing between the one–way glass upstairs and Michael, their eyes full of mixed feelings.
Seriously, what’s so special about this bracelet?‘ everyone was thinking.
Natalie watched Michael, seeing the way he was fighting for it, her gaze turning icy.
she pressed the bell again.
1.4 million dollars,” she called out, her voice steady and cold.
Michael nearly jumped out of his seat.
1.5 million dollars!”
His voice was practically a shout.
Natalie stopped, refusing to raise the bid any further.
The auctioneer was so excited, his voice was trembling.
1.5 million dollars, going once! 1.5 million dollars, going twice! 1.5 million dollars, going three times!”
The gavel came down.
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Sold! Congratulations to the gentleman in Section A, number 18, for taking home this floral–patterned icy jade bracelet for 1.5 million dollars!”
The applause was sparse and unenthusiastic.
Michael slumped back in his chair, looking absolutely drained and pale as a ghost.
1.5 million dollars.
He’d just blown 1.5 million bucks on a bracelet that was worth maybe 70 grand at best.
He shot a venomous glare at the V8 VIP suite, sucking in a couple deep breaths, trying to steady his nerves
Natalie shot Blondie a text: “Keep tabs on what the Grant family’s up to lately, especially why they’re so desperate for that
bracelet. I want to know what their deal is.”
Michael didn’t make a single bid for the rest of the auction.
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Natalie didn’t make any bids either.
But the folks in the V6 suite were going all out, placing high bids on multiple items.
Once the crowd downstairs had pretty much cleared out, Natalie and Blake finally stood up to head out
Just as they were about to leave, someone knocked on the door.
It was the manager who’d brought them upstairs earlier, accompanied by another man.
‘Mr. Mitchell, excuse me,” the manager said.
He was the same manager who’d brought them upstairs, with another man following behind him.
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The man looked to be in his late twenties, dressed in a perfectly tailored navy suit, his hair immaculately styled, and wearing i polite smile.
But his eyes were sharp and shrewd, marking him as someone far from ordinary.
The manager stepped aside, introducing him with a respectful nod.
Mr. Mitchell, this is the owner of World–Class Auction House, Mr. Martinez.”
Harper Martinez hurried forward and gave a respectful bow.
Good evening, Mr. Mitchell,” he greeted politely.
Then he turned to Natalie and, without hesitation, gave her a full ninety–degree bow.
Good evening, Boss!”
The three of them were left speechless by the sudden deep bow, especially when he dropped the bomb and called her Boss!”
The manager’s eyes went wide as saucers, his jaw practically hitting the floor.
What the…?! he thought.
Boss?! No way!
Hold up, this young girl is the owner of World–Class Auction House?!‘
He’d been working here for eight years and had never once known who the real boss was.
All he knew was that the shareholder structure was so complicated, layer after layer, nobody could ever figure out who was really in charge
And now, that mysterious boss was standing right in front of him?
And she looked… barely in her early twenties?
The manager was totally stunned.
Blake was stunned, his head whipping around to stare at Natalie with wide eyes.
What?
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Natalie looked a bit confused. ‘Boss?‘
Harper straightened up with a friendly smile. “It’s you, of course!”
Natalie looked the stranger up and down, pretty sure she’d never seen this guy in her life.
“Who are you?” Natalie asked, her tone flat.
Harper wore a respectful smile, but he couldn’t hide the excitement in his eyes.
Boss, I’m Harper Martinez, the head of World–Class Auction House.
Blondie put me in charge of running this auction house five years ago.”
Natalie thought about it for a second, but honestly, she didn’t even remember owning this place.
With all the businesses she had, it wasn’t anything special if a few popped up out of nowhere.
Natalie looked at Harper and just said, “Oh. So, what do you want?”
Oh, it’s nothing, really. I just didn’t expect you to show up for a surprise visit!” Harper said with a grin.
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That guy bidding against you downstairs, did you bump up the price on purpose because he offended you or something?” he asked, glancing at her.
Harper watched her carefully. “Should I have him blacklisted so he can’t come back again?”
Natalie shook her head. “No need.”
she’d already made him waste 1.5 million dollars, and there’s no way the Grant family’s keeping that bracelet in the end.
By the way, where did that bracelet come from?” Natalie asked.
Harper instantly knew which one she meant. “It was sold to us two years ago by a man, last name Grant, I think