“Twenty-five million!” the man countered, raising the bid once more.
“Thirty million!” Amya continued to raise the bid, her expression growing increasingly grim.
With each escalation, it became evident that they were approaching their financial limit.
Tension permeated the hall as the bidding persisted.
Following his bid, the man murmured into his Bluetooth headset, “Sir, the price has reached thirty million. Shall we proceed?”
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“Increase it by five million. I want to test the Pierce family’s financial limits.”
The individual on the opposite end of the phone listened silently to the auction’s sounds, while his fingers tapped rhythmically on the table.
Clad in a sharp suit, the man possessed piercing eyes and a wrinkled countenance.
This man was Wyatt Blakely, Susie’s father.
Susie endured a significant setback when Neville called off their engagement, leading to her experiencing depression.
Now, she refrained from social outings, often remaining at home and avoiding interaction with her family, engulfed in depression throughout the day.
Wyatt and his wife expressed concern for their daughter, yet felt powerless to alleviate her suffering.
Witnessing Susie’s gradual weight loss, he empathized with her plight, while simultaneously harboring an escalating animosity towards the Pierce family with each passing day.
He sought to hinder their business endeavors and disrupt their social engagements.
He couldn’t tolerate seeing his daughter hurt again. Anyone who caused her pain would face cons
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quences.
With the support of her parents, Susie gradually regained her composure.
Not long ago, Susie heard the news of Neville’s impending marriage, which further deepened her depression.
The mere thought of this ignited a furious tremor within Wyatt.
While his daughter battled depression, the Pierce family continued to pursue a rapid ascent.
He reached the brink of sanity. This time, he was determined to take action for his daughter’s sake.
Following Wyatt’s order, the young man declared, “Thirty-five million.”
Bertha’s expression darkened.
She hesitated, feeling uncertain. While she had anticipated acquiring the carved jewelry, she realized that thirty-five million was truly the maximum amount the Pierce family could offer at present.
The auctioneer persisted, “Thirty-five million. Is there anyone willing to raise the bid?