The mysterious lady was very conceited. However, her actions continued to astonish the audience.
âMom, did I hear it right?â
Betty was in disbelief, a look of surprise plastered on her face. âThat country girl bid 60 million? How could she ask for such a high price?! Is she putting on an act?â
Sophia remained silent, but her cold gaze was fixed on Alyssa. Suddenly, she recalled something and turned to look at Winstonâs second wife, Mandy.
A cold smile crept on her lips as a smug thought crossed her mind. She wondered if Alice could survive the Taylor family if she wanted to go from rags to riches.
â70 million,â Jasper said and raised the paddle calmly. The light shone on him, creating an outline of his silhouette. He looked so stunning that it was hard for anyone to look away.
He had raised the price to a new height. It left others determined to bid frustrated as they didnât have the means.
â75 million.â
Alyssa didnât falter. She raised the paddle again without hesitation.
The crowd once again erupted in a frenzy!
Even Landon, who was used to big occasions, dared not speak. He felt like he was witnessing a confrontation between two peerless cowboys in a standoff. The two were throwing shots at each other, about to create a storm that could engulf everything.
â80 million.â
Alyssa remained calm and composed. However, she was frowning slightly.
She was beginning to feel the pressure. She had put in much effort to help Jonah obtain the chair.
Alyssa licked her lips, and a wave of determination surged in her heart. She didnât need Jonah to reimburse her as she could compete with Jasper using her private funds. However, she also knew -when to cut her losses and weigh the pros and cons.
Antiques fetched high value due to their historical significance. But she had a bottom line in her heart.
80 million was the limit. Bidding further would turn it into a battle of egos, which would be boring.
âJasper, do you have a high IQ to compensate for your low EQ?â Landon noticed the displeased look on Alyssaâs face. He quickly leaned over to remind him anxiously, âMs. White clearly wants âAfter all, you were once married. You should be nice to her. Sheâs just a young lady. Is it necessary to compete with her in front of so many people? Isnât that shameless?â
âShe is representing Jonah by sitting there and competing with me. What does it have to do with her?â
Jasper kept his gaze forward, his eyes cold and indifferent.
Landon gasped in awe and gave a thumbsâup. âYouâre absolutely right!â
*80 million going once! 80 million going twice! 80 millionâ¦â
âOne hundred million!â A crystal clear voice chimed in from behind.
Jasper raised his eyebrows but didnât turn around.
It was an impressive counterâbid. The crowdâs gaze turned toward the elegant lady holding up the paddle. It was Mandy, Winston Taylorâs second wife.
Alyssaâs eyes lit up as she realized why Mandy was there. Her father mustâve been afraid that Jonah wouldnât be willing to spend too much money, so he sent her as a backup.
Jasperâs starry eyes looked intense in thought. He hesitated for a moment, but he didnât bid again.
It wasnât that he couldnât afford a hundred million, but bidding any further would truly be lacking in etiquette.
In the end, the Antique Rosewood Chair was won by the KS Group amid thunderous applause!
Just when everyone thought the auction was coming to a close, the auctioneer suddenly spoke with a smile, âKS Group also donated the last item of todayâs charity auction! Itâs a widely sought-
after jewelry named âCrimson Heart,â crafted by a renowned jewelry designer from Furancia over the course of a month!â
Jasper narrowed his eyes. He felt his heart stop for a moment.