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    Someone couldn''t resist muttering, "Did Mrs.


    Bet bother Mr.


    Ward?"


    "But Mr.


    Ward is smiling.


    Does he smile when he''s upset?" another whispered.


    "Could this be his way of flirting?"


    "Who flirts bypeting with a woman? Shouldn''t he be pampering her?"


    "You never know with Mr.


    Ward..."


    Alice increased her bid by $1 million each time.


    When the bidding reached $100 million, the room became so quiet you could hear a pin drop.


    Everyone''s eyes were glued to Alice, waiting for her next move.


    Alicia met everyone''s gaze.


    She weighed whether she or Caden would end up victorious.


    Given Caden''s wealth, his triumph seemed almost certain.


    It would be wiser for her to back off, preserving what pride she had left.


    Caden looked at the ne indifferently.


    Determination shone in his dark eyes.


    He realized that if he won today, Alice would never ept the ne from him.


    Even if he did, he would probably just throw it straight into the trash.


    The idea excited him.


    He smiled when the auctioneer announced: “100 million dors, at one o’clock.”


    Alice remained silent.


    The auctioneer couldn''t resist looking in his direction.


    "$100 million for two.


    Any more bids?"


    Alicia dered: “200 million dors.”


    The auctioneer nearly fell over in fright.


    Alicia''s offer of $200 million left everyone stunned, and even Caden''s heart skipped a beat.


    His tone was so casual.Text property ? N?vel(D)ra/ma.Org.


    However, it immediately caused amotion.


    Caden closed his eyes slightly.


    $200 million…


    It was enough to leave Alice breathless.


    She had really done her best to challenge him, proving her resilience.


    Alicia watched the scene in silence, waiting for Caden to make his next move.


    In the meantime, I had to support Monica.


    Monica fainted when she heard the bidding…


    When the gavel finally sounded, apuse filled the room.


    The gem was now Alice''s.


    Once Monica came to, Alicia went backstage to arrange payment.


    On the way, he met one of the auction investors.


    He was a polished and sessful man.