Damon remained indifferent, showing no sign that he had heard Reba or intended to respond.


    Reba’s smile faltered slightly, her nails digging into her palm After a few seconds, she managed topose herself and looked away casually.


    Soon after, Damon bought several more sets of jewelry, drawing even more envious nces from onlookers toward Reba.


    Vrie, seated at the back, felt a wave of nausea. She couldn’t believe that Damon was buying so much jewelry for Reba.


    When he had been with N, he had never given her anything. Vrie felt a deep sense of injustice on N’s behalf.


    Beside her, N remainedposed, showing no sign of emotion.


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    After more than half an hour, the time had finallye for the centerpiece of the auction-“The Lone Tear“.


    As soon as the cover was lifted, a collective gasp rippled through the crowd.


    The jewelry was even more breathtaking up close than in the photographs.


    The centerpiece was a massive diamond ne with a main stone weighing several dozen carats, resembling a pure, tear- shaped droplet–stunningly beautiful


    Each facet of the diamond had been meticulously cut, sparkling brilliantly under the light. The ne’s chain, made of tiny Content ? N?velDrama.Org.


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    diamonds interwoven with tinum, was intricately crafted, cradling the main stone as if protecting it, like angel wings.


    The set also included a pair of earrings and a ring. The earrings featured two diamonds, about half the size of the main stone, also in a tear shape. They dazzled in the imagination, swaying gracefully with the wearer’s movements.


    The ring had a unique design, with a smaller diamond set on an intricately engraved tinum band, its floral patternsplementing the diamond’s brilliance.


    Vrie’s excitement was palpable as she grabbed N’s hand. ” N, I have to get this set of jewelry! I’ll wear it to the birthday party!”


    N was equally impressed by the jewelry.


    However, after seeing the price, she quickly realized it was out of her range. The starting bid was 3,000,000 dors, and judging by the reactions around her, it was clear many others were eager to bid.


    She should consider carefully what birthday present to give Vrie, as the final bidding price for this set of jewelry would likely be beyond her means.


    As the auction price climbed, fewer people were raising their paddles. When the bid reached 7,000,000 dors, the number of bidders dwindled even further.


    Vrie remained in the running, but her face was tense. If the price exceeded 9,000,000 dors, it would surpass her budget. The current price was already approaching her limit.


    Meanwhile, Reba was captivated by the jewelry. Among all the pieces on disy tonight, this one stirred a strong desire within her. Her hands were clenched tightly, and her eyes reflected her


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