Chapter 87 The City of Cyclesâthis name, nearly engraved into Isabellaâs bones.
Even though a lifetime had passed, the memories of it were as clear as yesterday.
This Heart Lock, in her past life, had eventually been obtained by her daughter after many twists and turns. It had accompanied her for a few short years and was her daughterâs most beloved possession.
In this life, she couldnât bring her daughter into this world. But she could purchase things her daughter had once loved, as keepsakes.
More importantly, this Heart Lock, from what she knew, possessed some magical power an ability to bring about the cycle of life.
Of course, this was just her speculation.
She needed to obtain it to verify her theory.
If the City of Cycles could indeed make life cycle, then perhaps she could bring her daughter into this world without ever having Chapter 87 to share a bed with Nathan.
288 IVouchers Isabella hadnât expected that the climax of the auction would revolve around the City of Cycles. She thought no one knew its secret, but when the host announced the start of the bidding, the crowd below raised their paddles in unison.
Isabella felt an inexplicable sense of panic in her heart.
No matter what, she had to get the City of Cycles.
The host had no choice but to start raising the price, beginning at 130,000, and it quickly escalated to ten million. As the price soared, fewer and fewer people responded.
However, Victoria and Isabella were stuck in a standoff.
Every time Isabella raised the price, Victoria followed suit, increasing it by ten thousand.
In the end, Isabella had raised the bid to twenty million, but Victoria showed no signs of stopping.
Victoria shot Isabella a meaningful glance and asked, âIsabella, itâs already twenty million. Do you really have the money to buy it? I suspect youâre intentionally raising the price to drive up the bidding...â
Chapter 87 Isabella glanced at Nathan, her eyes flashing with defiance toward Victoria.
288 Vouchers She replied, âMy husband is the heir of the Hill Group. Two million is nothing for him to pay. But what about you, Sis? Do you really have the money to buy this Heart Lock? Youâve spent so much on your illness, and the Moore family is almost bankrupt.
Over the years, itâs only because my husband has been donating to the Moore family that youâve managed to survive.â
Victoria hadnât expected Isabella to bring up the familyâs embarrassing matters in public. Moreover, her words were a veiled jab, accusing her of using her brotherâinâlawâs money.
There was nothing wrong with it, but for Victoria, who had been misunderstood by the media for her relationship with Nathan, Isabellaâs words seemed to confirm the rumors that had circulated some time ago.
Victoriaâs face turned pale, her expression looking as if she had been wronged and on the verge of tears.
She looked pitiful.
Nathanâs face, on the other hand, was dark as storm clouds.
His hand, hidden inside his sleeve, was clenched tightly into a fist. His gaze, fixed on Isabella, was filled with murderous intent, Chapter 87 as though he wanted to shoot her down where she stood.
1288 Vouchers However, Nathan, being the seasoned and composed figure he was, soon regained his composure. With a casual air, he raised his paddle and made a decisive move to strike back at Isabella in his own way.
âFifty million,â he said coldly. âI want this Heart Lock.â
From twenty million to fifty million, this price was astronomical for someone like Isabella and Victoria.
Victoria looked smugly at Isabella, her eyes fixed on the Heart Lock as if it were already hers.
Isabella stared blankly at Nathan. His leg was firmly planted, his intentions clearâhe was trying to win the Heart Lock for Victoria.
The onlookers, who didnât understand the full context, cast envious and jealous glances at her.
âWho wouldâve thought that Mr. Hill is such a devoted husband? Heâs personally stepping in to buy this Heart Lock for his wife.
Clearly, he really loves her.â
Only Isabella knew the truthâthat in her past life, this very same Heart Lock had been auctioned by Nathan. But in the end, he had passed it on to Victoria.
418 Chapter 87 288 Vouchers What was even more perplexing was that Victoria had never discovered the secret of the City of Cycles. Once she grew tired of it, she had handed it over to her precious daughter as a casual favor.