Chapter 312\u00a0<\/p>\n
Haskell was currently besieged by his own family, presenting Lucius with the perfect opportunity t surpass him and finally shed the title of \u201ceternal second\u2013best.\u201d But if Larissa truly possessed formidable abilities, their union would be a powerful alliance. Lucius had to be cautious; what he perceived as an opportunity could easily become a trap.\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cUnderstood, Mr. Lincoln,\u201d his assistant replied.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Just then, the auctioneer stepped onto the stage and announced, \u201cDistinguished guests, this highl anticipated auction will now officially begin!\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
As he spoke, a hostess carried a delicate tray to the stage. On it rested the first item of the night: a magnificent pendant designed by a late, renowned master, named \u201cTear of the Goddess.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
The pendant was shaped like a flawless teardrop. Under the bright lights, it shimmered with a pure deep blue luster, reminiscent of a sunlit ocean, captivating all who saw it.\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cGarrick, didn\u2019t you say you truly liked me?\u201d the beautiful woman beside him murmured, her eyes fix on the pendant. \u201cI love it. If you can win it for me, I\u2019ll be your woman.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Garrick smirked. A piece of jewelry like this would cost two or three million at most.\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cAlright,\u201d he said confidently. \u201cYou said it. If I get it for you, you\u2019re mine tonight.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cBut\u2026\u201d the woman added.\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cBut what?\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Her eyes flickered toward the two bodyguards standing behind Garrick. \u201cIf you fail to get it, you\u2019ll sto bothering me for good.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Garrick stared at her for a moment, understanding her gamble, then laughed arrogantly. \u201cFine. It looks like you\u2019re destined to be my woman tonight.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
The woman said nothing, her hands clenching nervously. She glanced again at Larissa, her last hope She couldn\u2019t escape Garrick\u2019s advances on her own. Her only chance was that the heiress who had just declared war on him would bid against him out of spite. If she lost this bet\u2026 she would have to resign herself to her fate.\u00a0<\/p>\n
After introducing the pendant, the auctioneer declared, \u201cThe starting bid for the Tear of the Goddess is two hundred thousand. Let the bidding begin!\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cTwo hundred fifty thousand!\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cThree hundred thousand!\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cThree hundred fifty thousand!\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cFour hundred thousand!\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Garrick raised his paddle and, switching on his microphone, boomed, \u201cOne million!\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
At the sound of his voice, the woman beside him flinched, her breath catching in her throat. She\u00a0<\/p>\n
looked desperately toward Larissa\u2019s suite, but the heiress who had challenged Garrick remained\u00a0<\/p>\n
1\/2\u00a0<\/p>\n
08:50\u00a0<\/p>\n
Chapter 312\u00a0<\/p>\n
silent.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Was she going to lose? Was she truly trapped?\u00a0<\/p>\n
Seeing Garrick\u2019s immediate jump to one million, Avril scoffed, \u201cWhat a waste! He goes through a\u00a0<\/p>\n
woman a month, dropping a couple million on each one. The Palmer family fortune can\u2019t sustain his spending habits!\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Larissa just smiled without a word.\u00a0<\/p>\n
The auctioneer tapped his gavel.\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cOne million, going once.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cOne million, going twice.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cOne mil-\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Garrick, already impatient, grabbed the woman\u2019s hand, his eyes burning with lust. \u201cDarling, you\u2019re all mine tonight.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
The woman bit her lip and closed her eyes in despair.\u00a0<\/p>\n
But before the auctioneer could finish his count, a clear, bold voice echoed through the hall: \u201cTwo million.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
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