Chapter 396

Nell glanced at Joel and mumbled, “I can buy whatever I like on my own.”

She was no longer the same person as before. With Xinghui and her acting career, she made quite a sum of money for herself.

Although her financial status was incomparable to that of a nouveau riche like Gideon, she could still afford to buy something that she liked.

Gideon curled his lips slightly. “Mm, you can buy anything you like.”

His remark caught Nell by surprise. When she turned to look at him, she noticed the hint of a smile on his face, and then she remembered that all of his cards, property deeds and shares belonged to her.

This meant that she was in possession of the man’s entire wealth. If he wanted to buy something for her, he had to get money from her.

Her cheeks began to feel warm and her heart started beating rapidly out of joy and excitement.

Joel was oblivious to their private matters as he stared at them with widened eyes.

“Second Elder Brother, don’t be so stingy! Aren’t you going to get a gift for Sis-in-law?”

He darted his gaze and eyed Nell with a grin. “Sis-in-law, how about this? You introduce me to a female friend and I’ll buy you whatever you like.”

Nell rolled her eyes and scoffed, “I’m not that unethical. I won’t harm another girl and send her into a flaming pit.”

Joel was furious. “Since when did I become a flaming pit? Don’t you know that so many girls in this country want to marry me?”

Nell chuckled. “Tell me again once you have shaken off the title of Don Juan. If that’s the case, I’ll be impressed.”

Joel was peeved.

At the same time, an auctioned item caught her attention.

It was a white jade hairpin that shimmered brilliantly. It was said that the hairpin was a dowry that belonged to Madam Prosperità a thousand years ago, and it symbolized luck and prosperity.

The hairpin was also known as the hairpin of Luck and Prosperity.

Nell was not particularly attracted to vintage trinkets, but for some reason, the hairpin had caught her eye.

The starting price was three hundred thousand.

It was just an accessory. With the exception of its intricate design, Madam Prosperità was not a famous figure, so the item’s starting price was not high.

Gideon had been observing Nell’s expression closely. He noticed that she was staring at the hairpin intently and he asked, “Do you like it?”

Nell nodded.

The man called out a bid.

“The Hairpin of Luck and Prosperity, no. 32, 1 million!”

Nell was astonished. Nobody else had yet bid for the hairpin that cost three hundred thousand, but he had called out a million.

She tugged at the man’s sleeve and tried to signal him to be less aggressive.

Gideon lowered her head and smiled at her, whispering, “Others will follow suit.”

Indeed, somebody in the first row called out, “No. 16, 1.1 million!”

“No. 32, 2 million!”

“No. 16, 2.1 million!”

“No. 32, 3 million!”

“No. 16, 3.1 million!”

“No. 32, 4 million!”

“No. 16, 4.1 million!”

“No. 32, 5 million!”

“No. 16, 5.1 million!”

Nell stopped her husband when she realized that he was about to increase his bid.

Just now, she noticed that the person who had bid for the same item was also a woman.

Since somebody else liked it, fine! There was no need to spend 5 million on a hairpin. She knew Gideon was rich, but he should not spend his money like this.

She whispered to him, “Forget it, let her have it!”

Gideon looked at her. “Don’t you like it? 5 million is nothing to me.”

Nell smiled at him. “I just like it a little. Who knows there are other upcoming items that I like even more. We shall see.”

He listened and chuckled. “Just a little?”

“Mm, yes, a little.”

Nell was worried that he did not believe her, so she made a gesture with her fingers, emphasizing that she did mean what she said.

The auctioneer was about to close the deal. “No. 16, 5.1 million, going once! No. 16, 5.1 million, going twice! No. 16...”

“No. 32, 8 million!”

Everyone turned to look at the second row.

Nell’s heart skipped a beat. It was too late for her to snatch the bidding gadget from her husband’s hands.

The man placed an arm around her and pulled her close to him. The crowd saw that they were a young couple, but they could not see their faces clearly as their heads were turned aside and the woman’s hair was covering her face.

Gideon squeezed Nell’s hand and assured her, “Nelly, your husband is very rich, so feel free to bid whatever you like. Don’t worry about anything else, ok?”

Nell was touched.

It was not because of the amount of money he spent, but it was his thoughtfulness and willingness to make her happy.

A smile appeared on her face and she teased him, “You talk as if I’m a useless wife!”

“A useless wife is also my wife.”

His reply stunned her but then she started to realize what she meant.

She blushed violently and stammered while trying to explain herself. Yet, she did not know what to say.

The man released her from his arms. Meanwhile, the crowd had turned their attention away from them. After all, it was impolite to stare at them in public.

“No. 32, 8 million, going once! No. 32, 8 million, going twice! No. 32, 8 million...”

“Wait!”

A voice interrupted the auctioneer’s announcement. It was the lady from the first row.

She stood up and asked, “Could you give me a moment to discuss with that gentleman?”

The auctioneer eyed her and then Gideon in the second row. Finally, he nodded.

“Alright, we’ll have a five-minute break.”

The woman turned around and walked towards Gideon.

When she turned around, Nell had a clear view of her face.

She realized how attractive and fine-featured the woman was.

The woman was dressed in a dark red gown; she was discreet yet elegant. She possessed sharp features and a curvaceous figure. With a smile on her face, she sashayed towards them.

“Hi, I’m Joanne Nolan, the daughter of Country T’s General Nolan. A pleasure to meet you.”

Gideon regarded her.

“Anything?”

Joanne was slightly surprised. She did not expect him to be so cold.

After all, she was confident about her own appearance. Although this man was handsome and seemed to come from an affluent background, she felt that she was courteous enough and should not be treated in such a manner.

Still, she did not mind. She smiled and said, “Sir, I like this jade hairpin. Would you be kind enough to let me have it?”

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Chapter 487 The End Pt. 5 Gideon replied emotionlessly, “Sorry, in an auction, the highest bidder gets the item. Most importantly... My wife likes it too.”

Then, he held Nell’s hand.

Joanne seemed to notice Nell at this moment and regarded her from top to toe.

Her first reaction was awe.

No doubt, the young woman in front of her was very pretty.

She wore a light purple gown and had a charming face. She looked both demure, sexy, and was a real stunner.

She chuckled. “This lady looks rather young. The jade hairpin won’t be a good fit for her, will it?”