hapter 546 Their gazes clashed, like a standoff of sorts, but Agnes didnât show any signs of backing down.
In fact, compared to Jaredâs icy rage, Agnesâ face was a picture of calm.
Almost as if Jaredâs presence was of no consequence to her.
Jared couldnât figure out what emotion was lurking behind Agnesâ eyes.
He didnât understand how this woman could remain so chill.
Suddenly, Jared turned on his heel, heading towards the auction stage. Beatrice shot Agnes a glance before hurrying after Jared.
She reached out, wanting to grab Jaredâs arm.
Jared turned his head, shooting her a look that made her hesitate.
In the end, Beatrice withdrew her hand and stopped in her tracks.
It had been a long while since they last had any close contact.
Beatrice wasnât as bold as she used to be, daring to approach him head on.
They hadnât even held hands, which made Beatrice feel quite bummed.
Most of the things she said to Agnes were just wishful thinking on her part, only she knew how bitter she felt inside.
The auction started.
The first item up for bid was a gem bracelet.
The auctioneer began his introduction, âThis is a bracelet Ms. Pritchard has been wearing since she was a kid. Even though itâs made of ordinary gems, it was designed and crafted by a master jeweler. Starting bid is ten grand.â
To the attendees, ten grand was just chump change.
Everyone knew that this gem bracelet was just the opening act. Even though the bracelet was designed by a master jeweler, because of its ordinary materials, it wasnât worth much as a collectible.
But since it was Ms. Pritchardâs birthday party, everyone was willing to chip in a gift Bidders started raising their paddles.
âTwenty grand!â
âThirty grandâ
âFifty grand!â
âFifty-five grand!â
The price of the bracelet gradually rose, finally settling at a hundred grand.
The auctioneer started the countdown, âGoing once at a hundred grand, going twice.
For a gem bracelet to fetch a hundred grand, the guests were indeed very generous.
Beatrice stood off to the side, looking anxious.
Her gaze was fixed on Jared.
The bracelet wasnât hers, it was Agnes. Beatrice had told Jared so.
Jared was here for the bracelet today, but deep down, Beatrice hoped Jared wouldnât bid for it.
Up to now, Jared hadnât made a bid Maybe he wasnât interested in the bracelet, and he was here at the birthday party just to celebrate with her?
Or because Agnes was already here, he didnât need to buy this inconsequential bracelet to remember her by?
âGoing thrice at a hundred grand âOne million Jared suddenly said, his words made the room go quiet Everyone looked at each other, seemingly not quite processing what just happened Even the auctioneer was taken aback for a second, his eyes wide with surprise However, a second later, he dutifully announced âThis gentleman bids one million Any bids higher than a million? Going once at a million, going twice at a million, going thince at a million congratulations to this gentleman for buying Ms. Pritchards personal gem bracelet for a millionâ
Everyone present was flabbergasted The auction had barsly started and already, there was a major headline A bracelet that wasnât worth much was bought for a million, what was going on?