Reba blushed slightly and whispered, "You''ve already bought me so many pieces of jewelry tonight. You''ve spent too much money. I just thought this set was pretty. I don''t want you to spend any more." Even as she spoke, her gaze kept drifting back to the jewelry on stage, her eyes betraying her unspoken desire.


    At that moment, Vrie raised her paddle and, through gritted teeth, said, "9,000,000 dors!"


    This was her limit. Any higher, and she wouldn''t be able to keep bidding. Her offer was a significant jump from the previous bid, and the room fell into an eerie silence as all eyes turned to her. No one immediately raised their paddles.


    Vrie gripped hers tightly, silently praying that no one else would bid.


    "9,000,000 dors, going once!"


    A few others interested in the jewelry hesitated, unsure if they wanted to raise the stakes.


    The set was undeniably beautiful, and owning it would make anyone the center of attention at any event. But 9,000,000 dors? Spending that much on jewelry seemed excessive. "9,000,000 dors, going twice!"


    Nervous sweat gathered in Vrie''s palms. She was just one call away from winning.


    Reba bit her lip, her face pale, and her eyes shimmered with frustration. She hadn''t expected that, despite her clear hints, Damon would remain unmoved.


    In the past, he would have bought her anything she showed the slightest interest in. Now, he wouldn''t even buy her a single piece of jewelry, and the money meant nothing to him! The more she thought about it, the more upset she became, tears welling up in her eyes.


    Just as the auctioneer raised the gavel to announce, "9,000,000 dors, going three times!" Damon suddenly raised his paddle.


    "15,000,000 dors!"


    Damon''s bid was like a stone dropped into a calmke, causing a huge stir.


    The room erupted in murmurs.


    At the mention of that figure, Vrie''s face went pale. She stared in disbelief, hardly able toprehend what she had just heard. 15,000,000 dors was far


    beyond her budget.


    Reba turned to Damon in shock, not expecting him to raise his bid at thest moment. She knew it he still had feelings for her.


    "Damon..." Her eyes sparkled with excitement and joy. The sadness that had nearly brought her to tears moments ago now shifted into tears of happiness.


    She could already feel the envious gazes of those around her. After all, no one else would spend so much money just for her.


    "15,000,000 dors, going once!"


    auctioneer called out, his voice brimming with excitement. He scanned the room, searching for any potential bidders.


    Yet the room remained silent, no one daring to raise their paddles.


    Vrie clenched her fists, her breathing quickening. She kept her eyes on Damon''s back, frustration swelling within her. She had no choice but to give up on the jewelry set, as she simply didn''t have that kind of money.


    "15,000,000 dors, going twice!" the auctioneer called again, his voice now tinged with tension.


    The atmosphere in the room was electric. Everyone held their breath, waiting for the oue.


    Just when it seemed certain that Damon would win the jewelry for 15,000,000 dors, a paddle was suddenly raised in the corner. "20,000,000 dors!"