Chapter 82

Chapter 82 Bidding

“150 thousand dollars.”

As Giancarlo slowly said the price in a low voice, the eyes of the surrounding people immediately fell

on him. There were a few people who had bid for the ring. Some discussed with their companions and

quit.

But two people didn’t stop and raised their paddles one after another.

“151.5 thousand dollars.”

“250 thousand dollars.”

Everyone looked over and found that one of them was a famous person.

It was Craig Berton, the second son of the Berton family. He had been active in recent years. He was

unpredictable, and it was hard for people to tell his mood. Moreover, Craig tended to use devious

means. This kind of personality defect came from his leg illness.

However, because Craig was handsome and rich, he attracted many women. He always had different

women by his side, and they wouldn’t get jealous of each other.

Jazmine had known Craig long ago because she had a good relationship with his elder brother. But

they were not close to each other.

Seeing that Craig was determined to get the ring, Jazmine frowned.

Giancarlo had already raised his bidding paddle. “300 thousand dollars.”

Jazmine knew that the price of this ring would probably exceed her budget. It should be about 300

thousand. But if Craig and Giancarlo were to bid against each other, the price would increase

significantly.

As expected, Craig offered a price that shocked everyone. “750 thousand dollars.”

Jazmine frowned even more deeply.

Obviously, Craig was competing with Giancarlo.

Jazmine didn’t know why they bid for the ring. Maybe they were just bidding to see who was wealthier.

Giancarlo finally looked at Craig. He raised his glass and gestured for Giancarlo to drink. It was really

annoying.

From Jazmine’s position, she could even see Craig’s big smile. She felt that her hands were a little

itchy and wanted to leave some marks on his face.

But Giancarlo didn’t think this way. He retracted his gaze and raised the paddle. “1 million dollars.”

People began to discuss.

Jazmine heard what they were talking about. Everyone felt that they were racing against each other

and that Craig was embarrassing himself.

They mentioned the matter of Giancarlo snatching the Berton family’s project.

“The Berton family’s situation in the past few years hasn’t been good. The Tapia Group took the

opportunity to take a big project away from him. Mr. Berton was probably angry and deliberately came

here to annoy Mr.

Tapia.”

“I’ve heard about it too. It’s about the Gardner Group… It’s a project left behind by that group. Right?”

“That’s right. It was a big project. If the Gardner Group finished it well, it would surpass other

companies. Unfortunately, the Gardner Group’s president failed halfway.”

“It’s now an opportunity for those who are prepared, isn’t it?”

Jazmine couldn’t stand listening to their conversation. She clenched her fists tightly, and the words kept

repeating in her mind. “It was an opportunity for those who were prepared.‘

Was Giancarlo the one who was prepared?

There had been a question in Jazmine’s heart. She wanted to find out what grudge Giancarlo had

against her father and why her father was pushed to a dead end. After hearing these people’s

conversations, Jazmine got

a clue.

Maybe it was because of this project.

Jazmine’s eyes fell on the back of Giancarlo’s head. She stared at him and didn’t conceal the hatred in

her

eyes at all.

Giancarlo, who was originally talking to Yoselin, suddenly turned his head and met Jazmine’s eyes. He

saw the hatred in Jazmine’s gaze. His expression didn’t change, but Giancarlo subconsciously

clenched his fists.

Jazmine looked at him as Giancarlo smiled and nodded to greet her. It felt like they were long–lost

friends.

But Jazmine felt like she was punched in the face. The embarrassment and anger instantly enveloped

her, but she didn’t show any emotions on her face.

Jazmine imitated Giancarlo. She curled the corners of her mouth and gave him a sneer.

Giancarlo was surprised at first, but in the next moment, the smile on his lips became even bigger. His

gaze

also softened.

However, it did not last long before he turned around and bid. “1.3 million dollars.”

In other words, the price of Jazmine’s father’s ring had reached 1.3 million dollars at this moment.

It attracted the attention of many people.

More people joined the discussion. Someone was talking in a small voice, but Jazmine noticed it. The

person

said, “Maybe the ring belonged to the president of the Gardner Group. Maybe there are some secrets

about

it.”

Jazmine didn’t like to hear this kind of guess at all. Even I don’t know there are secrets about my

father’s

ring. Could these people stop making ridiculous guesses?

“1.3 million dollars going twice.” Erika was already counting.

There was no way to make a bid once the price went thrice.

It seemed that Craig had given up on the bidding. Perhaps it was because the price was too high, and

he felt that the ring wasn’t worth it, or perhaps he just wanted to raise the price. He had made a mess.

But no matter how high the price was, Jazmine had to get this ring.

She slowly raised the bidding paddle in her hand.

Erika was stunned and quickly reported, “The lady with the paddle number 213 added 1.5 thousand

dollars. 1.3 million and 1.5 thousand dollars going once.”

Yoselin was so angry that her face was twisted. She held Giancarlo’s hand and said, “Giancarlo, Ms.

Gardner is angry now. She is raising the price just to annoy you. If you make a bid again, she will

follow. I think she is on Mr. Craig’s side. Don’t forget her relationship with Mr. David.”

Giancarlo glanced at Yoselin meaningfully. Although he didn’t say anything, she was frightened, as if

Giancarlo had threatened her.

Yoselin still had a lot of words to say, but she didn’t dare to continue.

Giancarlo retracted his gaze and made another bid. “1.4 million dollars.”

Then he looked back and said to Jazmine, “I think that’s a good price for me.”

It’s not a good price for me. Jerk! You shouldn’t have raised the price so many times.

But Jazmine still had to make a bid. “1.5 million dollars. Mr. Tapia just inspired me. I want a good price

too.”

Erika didn’t understand what they were doing. She could only pretend that she didn’t know them, did

her work, and reported the price.

“The young lady whose paddle number is 213 offered 1.5 million dollars, 1.5 million dollars going once.”

Erika thought that Giancarlo would continue to bid. Their competition was the highlight of the party.

Unexpectedly, Giancarlo, who had been very active just now, suddenly stopped bidding.

Erika said the price again.

It was still very quiet.

After Erika counted to three, she dropped the hammer. “Deal.”