Unexpected Bidder

"Does Cecelia think I don't know how much money she has?" Desmond said coldly. "Keep raising the bid."

"Yes, sir.

"90 million!"

As Stella lifted the paddle, the room erupted in murmurs of disbelief. This was nearly ten times the necklace's actual worth!

Cecelia turned to Silas. "You planned this, didn't you?"

Silas knew from the start that Desmond wouldn't let this necklace go. By pitting Ceceli