Chapter 440: Chapter 440

The opal necklace incited a wave of awe and gossip to resound through the hall. Anyone could see just how fine the craftsmanship of the opals was and instantly estimated its value to be at least seven digits.

The Schmidt family was truly being generous tonight by donating this piece!

Just then, a spotlight fell on Jameson, making the crowd turn their attention to him. Many gasped and squealed at how refined this man looked.

Yet he only had eyes for Alyssa, as if she was the only thing that mattered.

“Who is he? He’s so handsome. He looks like some carved marble statue!”

“That must be someone from the Schmidt family. How else could such a precious jewelry piece be available tonight?”

“I’ve never seen him before!

“Hmm, if he’s already contributing this much to Ms. Alyssa, does that mean… they’re together?”

“So what if they are? Ms. Alyssa is a modern-day Queen Sheba. They match very well together!”

The more Jasper was privy to these conversations, the more irritated he was. With his sharp, brooding.

gaze, Jameson appeared more like a sly snake than anything.

“This necklace starts at two million, ladies and gentlemen!” The moment the auctioneer announced such, the guests began raising their paddles.

“3 million!”

“4 million! 4.5!”

“5 million!”

The guests were eager to bid on the stunning jewelry on display.

Alyssa’s gastritis disappeared the moment someone bid five million. Money could cure anything.

Meanwhile, Sophia and Betty were bristling with rage and hatred.

They had attended the event tonight to watch Alyssa crash and burn. Now that the auction started with a bang, their attempts at humiliating Alyssa were down the drain.

“That Jameson Schmidt’is really giving this his all, Mom! Donating something so precious. He really is generous with that whore!” Betty gritted out hatefully.

Sophia snorted. “Are you jealous?”

“Of course I am!” Betty pinched at her dress, feeling upset. “No other man has ever treated me so kindly besides Dad himself. Alyssa receives that from her brothers, Landon, and now this Schmidt guy!

“Even Jasper seems to be warming up to her! I don’t understand what’s so attractive about her for them to be so infatuated with her! Her existence oppresses mine. I can’t even sleep well nowadays!”

She dreamed of having a life like Alyssa’s, with brothers who doted on her at home and suitors everywhere. Unfortunately, that was not the case. All she had was a dumb sister dragging her down!

“Compose yourself! You’re my daughter, so start acting like it. You’re just as attractive and powerful as she is, so don’t start moping like a useless ragdoll!” Sophia pinched her daughter’s thigh, making Betty cry.

out in pain.

That made several guests glare at her.

“Landon will be my son-in-law, no doubt about that. Your marriage with him is set in stone now, so no one better get in my way unless they want to lose their neck.” Sophia glared right at Alyssa.

Sophia continued, “As for Jameson Schmidt? You don’t need to think about him. Let that useless man be with Alyssa. It will stop Jasper from getting any ideas and won’t ruin my plans for you. It’s a win-win!”

“B-But Mom, Jameson isn’t a bastard. His mother is even his father’s first wife. Wouldn’t Alyssa gain more advantage if they were together?” Betty asked.

“More advantage? I’d say she’d be digging her own grave.” Sophia crossed her arms across her chest.

Sophia explained, “Jameson is the least prospective son out of Victor’s handful. His mother isn’t favored, either. They’ve been overseas for years while their father stayed in the country.

“He won’t amount to much in the end. He has no company shares, assets, or position in his family business. We can sit back and watch Alyssa crumble apart under his care.”

Sophia then sneered. “How I wish the two would just marry each other. That way, Alyssa can never get rid of such a useless burden.”

The bidding for the opal necklace had reached six million.