Chapter 408
"Ninety million!"
Alexander Roland raised his bidding paddle, his voice ringing with conviction.
He shot Sebastian Valdemar a challenging glance before winking triumphantly at Evelyn.
That look screamed—Watch your big brother back you up!
Evelyn massaged her temples.
Her third brother's childish antics left her torn between laughter and exasperation.
Every eye in the room turned toward Sebastian.
The two men locked gazes across the auction hall, the air between them crackling with tension.
Ten seconds of deafening silence.
Master Xingyun wiped his sweaty brow, voice trembling. "Ninety million, going once—"
Just as the gavel was about to fall—
"One hundred million."
Sebastian's deep voice detonated through the venue.
Gasps erupted.
A pair of pearls fetching such an astronomical sum!
Even the seasoned Master Xingyun stood frozen in shock.
Alexander clenched his fists, his glare sharp enough to draw blood.
This bastard!
Did money give him the right to trample over everything?
Stealing his sister's spotlight right in front of him!
From the shadows, Vincent Valdemar narrowed his eyes.
He'd never imagined his calculating nephew could be this reckless.
For a woman, he'd throw away a hundred million without blinking?
Scarlett Galatea dug her nails into her palms until crescent marks bloomed.
"Sold for one hundred million!"
When the pearls were delivered to Sebastian, Scarlett swayed, vision darkening at the edges.
"Mr. Valdemar is so devoted!"
"A hundred million!"
"If a man did that for me, I'd marry him on the spot!"
Amidst the whispers, Scarlett's face turned ashen.
During the charity segment, Evelyn's donated treasures took center stage one after another.
Scarlett's moment in the spotlight faded into oblivion.
After the ceremony, Master Xingyun personally escorted them out.
"You two are truly fated by the heavens."
Sebastian's lips curved. "Thank you for your blessing, Master."
Evelyn blinked, offering no reply.
"Until we meet again."
As the crowd dispersed, tranquility returned to the temple.
Inside the main hall, Alice Flores knelt in devout prayer.
"May Buddha protect Miss Roland with peace and happiness."
On the mountain path, Scarlett trailed behind Sebastian like a lost ghost.
Vincent Valdemar strolled past, murmuring, "Miss Galatea, where sincerity reaches, even metal and stone will yield."