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 paddies.

“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's 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.