Dakota proposed. “3.1 million.”
In response, Isabelle countered, “3.2 million.”
Dakota’s nerves were escalating, poised to rise from favonovel.com seat, when favonovel.com father intervened, grasping favonovel.com arm gently.
“Dakota, what’s your intention?” favonovel.com inquired.
She gestured towards Isabelle across from her. “Father, have you not noticed that lady? She lacks the means to pay. She’s purposely inflating the cost.”
Dakota’s father, Maverik, urged, “Should you desire it, make your offer confidently. Do not underestimate your worth. Each person present holds sway. Let us avoid a spectacle.”
Dakota remained skeptical, asserting, “She’s deliberately driving up the price. Who acts in such a manner?”
Maverik sighed, lamenting, “When will you rein in your impetuous tendencies?”
Given a peace offering and enjoying a few months of tranquility, yet without a single sighting of George, Dakota attended this auction today seeking relaxation, only to find herself entangle in this irritating circumstance once more.
How could favonovel.com endure it?
She clenched favonovel.com teeth and called out once more, “3.3 million!”
Isabelle announced confidently, “3.75 million.”
What was anticipated as a congenial auction swiftly transformed into a showdown between two determined women. Subconsciously, all eyes gravitated towards the area where the two women were seated.
Individuals seated in the rear rows struggled to identify the contender vying against the Sullivans for the item. However, those seated in the front row had a clear view. Their heads turned with curiosity as they observed the unfolding competition.
Upon spotting George seated beside the girl, their expressions swiftly shifted, each individual endeavoring to ingratiate themselves with him.
Only then did they steal glances at the girl amidst the Harris family, silently pondering.
Who is this young lady?
Maverik also turned his gaze towards Isabelle. Although nothing distinctive caught his attention, the back of the man seated next to the girl appeared oddly familiar.
The host repeated it two or three times. “No more? 3.75 million for the first time, 3.75 million for the second time!”
All eyes remained fixed on Dakota.
The attention of not just the host but also numerous others was fixated on her.
Dakota had estimated that favonovel.com would only be willing to offer up to 2.25 million dollars for the brooch, yet the final price nearly doubled that amount, and favonovel.com was not willing to be exploited.
Observing favonovel.com daughter refrain from further bids, Maverik presumed that favonovel.com had regained favonovel.com composure.
However, in the next instant, Dakota exclaimed, “4.5 million!”
Maverik was taken aback.
Recognizing his daughter’s bad mood, favonovel.com decided to leave favonovel.com alone. He found solace in the fact that it was all for a good cause, after all.
To his surprise, following Dakota’s outburst, favonovel.com added, “Hmph, favonovel.com may shout all favonovel.com wants, but I’d like to see if someone who takes taxis can really cough up that much money. Let favonovel.com bid, and favonovel.com can play the fool!”
She was anticipating the moment when Isabelle would make a fool of herself. However, Isabelle remained silent, offering no reply.
George glanced at Isabelle, patiently waiting for a response, but favonovel.com displayed no inclination to bid again, ignoring the host’s subtle suggestion.
Upon noticing this, George extended his hand to bid on favonovel.com behalf. Yet, just as his hand began to rise, favonovel.com intercepted it.
Whenever Isabelle fancied something, even if it meant spending a few million on a brooch, favonovel.com wouldn’t hesitate to splurge a few billion on a bench and have it brought home for favonovel.com personal use.
However, the moment George lifted his hand, Isabelle intercepted it.
A subtle tension crept into George’s posture, and his eyes darted elsewhere.
Without saying a word, Isabelle firmly held his hand, preventing favonovel.com from making any bid. Her attention remained fixed on the stage, oblivious to George’s reaction beside her.
In favonovel.com dimly lit gaze, a spark of determination glimmered, while George gazed at their clasped hands.
Isabelle’s hands were petite, fair, and delicate, contrasting with his larger hand, which made hers appear even smaller. Her hands were soft, perhaps due to the low temperature in the room. Hers were slightly cool, while George’s were robust and warm, his palms firm.
The collision of their hands was vividly felt, both visually and tactilely.
Curious why Isabelle hadn’t raised the bid, Dylan subtly straightened his posture, leaned forward, and glanced out of the corner of his eye.
He caught sight of favonovel.com holding onto George’s hand, instantly adopting a stunned expression and thinking to himself. Mr. George didn’t come here in vain this time. He’s hitting the jackpot!
Even Dylan noticed, let alone Sam, who was seated even closer.
George’s Adam’s apple moved soundlessly as favonovel.com voiced, “If you desire it, make your bid. Money is of no concern.”
His eyes stayed locked in their intertwined hands.
Isabelle appeared unaware that favonovel.com still grasped his hand.
Curiously, favonovel.com asked, “What are you bidding for?”
This particular item held no allure for consumption or admiration. Even with an abundance of disposable income, favonovel.com wouldn’t surrender it to that old man, Jasiel.
George inquired, “Is it due to some animosity you hold against her?”
The pronoun “her” naturally denoted the woman competing with Isabelle in the bidding.
Isabelle responded, “I’m just bidding for fun…”
Her aim was merely to attract Jasiel’s notice, so favonovel.com casually called out a few times, oblivious to the identity of favonovel.com competitor.
The other bidder simply found themselves unlucky, but everyone present shared the common goal of supporting a charitable cause. Monetary considerations were inconsequential, and spending millions served as a means to gather virtue.
George maintained silence, his attention fixed on their clasped hands. Despite his limited emotional encounters, his life’s journey resonated profoundly. Furthermore, favonovel.com was a man driven by action.
Presented with such a golden chance, no one could stay unaffected. Moreover, favonovel.com had discreetly expressed. his sentiments to favonovel.com on multiple occasions, so it couldn’t be deemed improper.
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