Chapter 443
Can’t Win Me Back
Chapter 443
âThis has always been the motivation behind Alexaâs jewelry design. Being a loyal fan of her work, I
plan
to follow in her footsteps this way.
âI hope this gesture also maximizes the kindness Ms. Betty has shown me by giving me such a
precious gift,â stated Ada
Betty couldn't publicly deny that any longer. All she wanted was for a hole to open up in the ground
and swallow her up.
âMadam Ada has decided that, on account of the meaning and gravitas of this piece crafted by
Alexa
herself, there will be no minimum bidding amount!â the auctioneer announced.
â30 million,â a clear voice rang out. Jameson raised his paddle, a smile on his face
30 million?
That was the highest starting bid of the night so far!
Were they planning to go up to billions?
Alexaâs creations were indeed worth that price, but it was still an exorbitant amount.
â50 million.â Jasper slowly raised his paddle, his expression calm save for a glint of ferocity in his
eyes.
The crowd was shocked by his bid.
A 20 million jump?
Was Jasper in the line of money-printing or something?
Some potential bidders instantly deflated, giving up their bids.
Jameson raised his paddle again. â70 million.â
It was clear now that he was going head-to-head with Jasper.
â90 million.â
â100 million.â
A wave of gasps and cries rang throughout the hall. It became apparent to them that the Schmidt
family.
was in the money-printing fine, too. It was as clear as day.
Alyssaâs lips were stretched thin as she quietly watched everything transpire. Her eyes were dark.
âI don't think these two intend to bid. They seem more like they're in some silent duel,â Yves
pointed out.
âYeah, do they think we're some sort of Wild West highway showdown at high noon?â
Alyssa really wanted to stand up and teach the two a lesson right now.
Meanwhile, Sophia was in utter shock.
âDidnât you say Jameson Schmidt was useless in his family, never getting a single cent? He bid one
hundred million!â Betty asked. All the blood had left her cheeks.
Sophia was truly at a loss for words.
Had she been wrong this whole time?
Was Jameson's background all an elaborate lie?
â120 million,â Jasper retorted flatly. He needed to get one of Alexaâs creations no matter what.
â150.â Alyssa's voice rang out loud in the hall as she raised her paddle.