Chapter 227

Chapter 227 The sight of the ancestral mother’s green diamond necklace elicited a frenzy of excitement from the entire audience!

Anyone with a discerning eye could tell that this necklace was of the highest quality, from the diamond’s purity to the precision of the cutting process. Its valuation was already in the seven digits!

Xavy Group’s generosity was truly remarkable in donating such a precious piece of jewelry for the charity auction!

At this moment, a dazzling light illuminated Jerome’s handsome figure.

Everyone’s curious gazes followed, and upon seeing the man’s exquisite face, resembling a jade crown, they all sighed in admiration!

Jerome’s pair of auspicious phoenix eyes, that concealed the wind and moon, were fixedly gazing in Chloe’s direction, as if she were the only one in his line of sight.

He only wished to be in her company, unaccompanied.

“This man is truly handsome! His face is flawless, like a white jade sculpture. Who is he?!”

“He must be Xavy Group’s young master; otherwise, how could he have crafted such a costly piece of jewelry?”

“Xavy Group’s young master? Why haven’t I seen him before?”

“To back up Miss Thorp like this, it’s unlikely that... they have that kind of connection, isn’t it?”

“So what if it’s that relationship? Miss Thorp is a first-rate beauty. With Young Master Xavier, it’s a match made in heaven, a perfect pairing, right?”

The incessant chatter was like a mosquito’s buzz in Joseph’s ears.

What good horse is worthy of a saddle... What nonsensical analogy is that?!

Jerome’s white, beardless face and sinister gaze brought to mind Zhao Gao and Wei Zhongxian, both treacherous ministers.

“Ancestral mother’s green diamond necklace, with a starting price of 275 thousand dollars – let the bidding begin!”

Once the auctioneer had finished speaking, the guests all raised their cards.

“410 thousand dollars!”

“550 thousand dollars!”..

“615 thousand dollars!”

“700 thousand dollars!”

The heat was palpable and the competition was intense!

Before the event began, Chloe had been feeling very uneasy in her stomach.

Seeing the first item soar to 700 thousand dollars in an instant, the gratifying result made her feel as if her waist and back were no longer sore!

All diseases were cured by money.

On the contrary, Aubree and her daughter were livid and immediately stormed off.

They had come to see Chloe make a fool of herself, but they hadn’t anticipated the auction’s success. The public opinion attack they had orchestrated seemed to have no effect; it was so dull!

“Mom!” Skyler said hatefully, staring at Chloe who was joking with Alice. “Jerome came to support that little bitch on behalf of Xavy Group and donated such luxurious jewelry. He really spent a lot of money on her!”

Aubree sneered, “What? Are you green with envy?”

“How could I not be jealous!”

Skyler squeezed her dress. “Ever since I was a kid, apart from my dad, no other guy has ever been so caring and generous to me.”

“Not only did Chloe’s brother pamper her, but even Young Master Anderson and Young Master Xavier became her flower guardians. Recently, even Joseph’s attitude towards her was no longer as frosty as before.”

“Tdon’t get why she’s so popular. Why do those guys always fawn over her? With her constantly putting me down, I wake up every morning feeling like every day is bleak!”

She dreamed of living a life like Chloe’s, with endless peach blossoms outside and her brothers at home, always ready to spoil her at her beck and call!

But what did she have?

She had only a silly, smoking, and unfortunate little sister!

“Stop wearing that self-pitying expression. You are Aubree’s daughter, so why do you always look at others with envy and undermine your own reputation? You really can’t handle a confrontation!” Aubree was so mad that she pinched her daughter’s thigh.

Skyler’s cry of pain elicited frowns from those around him.

“Vincent is already my future son-in-law. It’s a sure thing that you will wed him. Nobody would want to mess up my good luck, unless he’s had enough of life!”

“Don’t take it to heart,” Aubree said, glaring at Chloe and sneering.

“It would be advantageous for Chloe to engage in that worthless activity. Not only would it prevent Joseph from having any thoughts about her, but it would also preserve our good deeds. It’s like killing two birds with one stone!”

“But, Mom, he’s the rightful young master of the Xavier family, and his mom is Director Xavier’s lawful wife. If Chloe’s really with him, it’d be like giving a tiger wings, wouldn’t it?” Skyler said, looking flabbergasted.

“It’s not like giving a tiger wings, it’s more like committing suicide!”.

Aubree crossed her hands.”This Jerome is the son that Director Xavier loathes the most. His mother is also held in contempt.

Both mother and son have been sent away by him for the entire year. He has the title of Young Master of the Xavier family, but in reality, he is destitute.”

“He has no stake in Xavy Group, nor any standing within it. It would be best if Chloe found a partner who was more than just a second-generation nobody.”

She curled her lips in mockery, full of wicked thoughts, “I really want the two of them to be ‘doné for... This way, Chloe won’t be able to escape this problem forever.”

At the present time, the ancestral mother green necklace’s price has been raised to 820 thousand dollars.

Everyone ceased bidding.

Chloe was ecstatic; she was delighted with the start.

“950 thousand dollars.”

A magnetic and steady voice echoed from behind.

Chloe took a deep breath, and her smile faded away.

Everyone was surprised.

Joseph raised the sign in his hand confidently, his expression cold.

“It’s Mr. Sawle from Sawle Group!”

“Gosh! When did this god appear? He’s so hard to find!”

“A person who is unassuming yet lives extravagantly!”

Joseph’s hand held the sign firmly, and Ming Lie gazed intently at Chloe, unable to take his eyes away.

In the end, she didn’t even glance back!

The Thorp family’s glance was not to be had for the 950 thousand dollars.

It seemed that this money had to keep getting smashed!

“Nine hundred and fifty thousand dollars – buying this necklace is a huge expense. Even if you have the money, you can’t just throw it away like this.” Alice shook her head in disapproval.

“If there are fewer instances of such injustice,” Chloe’s red lips twitched as she silently cursed Joseph, “the children in the poor mountainous areas will have more hope.”

“Congratulations, Mr. Sawle of the Sawle Group! Thank you for your generous support of charity!”

The auctioneer having made the final decision, the audience applauded.

When the camera shifted to Joseph, he lifted his thin lips and gave a perfunctory smile in response.

Jerome, not far off, pushed his glasses up with his fingertips, his eyes cold.

The auction proceeded without a hitch.

All the jewelry donated at the venue had been bought at a high price, even Aubree had symbolically bid for it.

What made Chloe extremely unhappy was that whenever Joseph encountewelry that couldn’t be sold at a high price, he would deliberately raise the price back.

In just one hour, he had purchased three pieces of jewelry, spending more than four million dollars.

Chloe’s face was icy cold, and she was desperate to get the dog man out of the venue!

Joseph bought another piece of jewelry, not too valuable, and the people around him started talking about it.

“Is this item worth $550,000? Does Mr. Sawle lack the discernment to recognize a valuable find?”

“He’s good-looking and wealthy. If he’s a bit foolish, then that’s just the way it is. Nobody’s perfect!”

“Idiot my ass! Didn’t y’all see? The jewels Mr. Sawle bought are all bogus. Even if he was sightless, he couldn’t have missed all the valuable stuff, right? Looks like he got ’em on purpose!” Someone was sharp enough to spot this issue.

Everyone was shocked. “Indeed! So what you’re saying is...”

“Mr. Sawle purchased these inexpensive items to give Miss Thorp a boost and aid her auction in generating worth. Here’s a thousand gold coins for a lovely lady!”

Zoey watched her long-awaited second brother doing all he could to appease Chloe, and her rage was so intense that her eyes reddened and her fury blazed!

She couldn’t get what she wanted, so when Joseph sent it to her, she ignored him, resulting in an extreme contrast that left her feeling humiliated beyond anything she had ever experienced.

Everyone nodded vigorously, “That makes sense!”

Joseph, his thin lips curling up, vaguely heard the conversation.

It appeared that there were still those who comprehended.

Unfortunately, Chloe never once glanced back at him from start to finish.

The man’s lips curled up at the corners slightly.

“Heh,” Jerome scoffed, letting out a cold laugh. “Boring,” he added, clearly disdainful of Joseph’s actions.

What was the point of throwing money? Did he think that Chloe was a mere, inexpensive fan?

“I’d like to present the next item to all of you!”

The auctioneer’s voice was high and bright, and with a sudden swish, the red cloth covering the glass display cabinet was opened.

What came into view was an exquisite white diamond necklace with extraordinary cutting skills, in the shape of a water droplet, encrusted with hundreds of thin blue diamonds. It was truly amazing!

“This jewelry was kindly donated by Ms. Ada Wang. It was a stunning necklace crafted by renowned international jewelry designer, Ms. Alexa! We are truly grateful for Ms. Ada Wang’s generosity!”

At the sight of the necklace on the stage, Skyler’s expression changed instantly and she sat up straight!

Zoey’s expression stiffened, her fingers intertwining and turning red as she watched.