“If she’s a fan, let’s get it.”
Declan casually raised his paddle from the back.
“Five million.”
“Going once at five million, going twice at five million…”
Hannah lifted her paddle.
“Six million.”
Declan’s eyes narrowed as he looked toward Hannah, clearly not wanting to lose. He hoisted his own paddle, announcing, “Six and a half million.”
“Is that jerk deliberately driving up the price because he saw you bid?”
Lydia’s tone was laced with irritation. Hannah glanced her way, offering reassurance.
“He’s not even worth competing with me.”
Hannah held up her paddle again, declaring, “Ten million.”
A wave of murmurs washed over the room.
The host grinned ear to ear. The more the price soared, the fatter his commission.
“First item tonight to hit ten million, folks, courtesy of this young lady!”
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Declan’s expression soured.
Eliana leaned in, her voice tinged with concern.
“Declan, ten million is no small amount. What if Miss Moore can’t cover it? Could that tarnish your reputation? Don’t forget that she’s still riding on the Edwards family name. Will she even…”
Declan cut her off, “Ten million and a half.”
He knew Hannah couldn’t cover it. After their divorce, he’d left Hannah with only five million. She couldn’t possibly afford this.
But Hannah wasn’t willing to back down.
Why should she keep yielding to Declan?
Undeterred, she raised her paddle.
“Thirteen million.”
In his mind, Declan scoffed. He couldn’t believe she had the audacity to bid.