As for the auction debt? Claudia would either have to cover it herself or shamelessly lean on Sterling.
Jasper frowned, sensing something wasn’t right.
But Lydia had already pushed Claudia’s 100 million up to 110 million.
The crowd gasped.
“Are they crazy? This is just a charity thing. Who blows that kind of money here?”
“You don’t get it. It’s the real heiress versus the fake one.”
“With cold hard cash? That’s insane.”
“No necklace is worth that much. Why fight for it? If they’ve got extra money, they should hand some to me.”
The gossip rolled nonstop, the place buzzing louder.
Even the host was shaking with excitement.
That was the peak of her career. No matter where she worked later, she could brag about running an auction that hit over 100 million.
Hailey’s husband shook his head. “Sterling truly lets his girlfriend do whatever she wants.”
No matter how rich he was, there should be limits.
Usually, someone would step in before the bidding hit 100 million.
Hailey turned pale. She glared at the other VIP room, already planning what she’d tell Donovan later.
Lydia nervously clenched her hands. She wasn’t planning to raise the bid again.
Just as she was waiting to claim victory, and the crowd was ready to witness a record–breaking sale, a fair, glowing face showed up at Sterling’s window.
That stunning face carried a sly smile.
Anyone who knew what was coming thought the same thing.
Crap, here she comes again.
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Chapter 116 Are They Crazy?
Sure enough, she raised her hands toward Lydia and Jasper.
“Nice move. I’m done.”
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Finished
Lydia shot up so fast that her dress knocked a teacup over.
Claudia!
Her chest rose and fell sharply.
She couldn’t believe she’d fallen into the same trap again.
She’d just told Jasper her family would cover her, which meant now she was stuck with the bill.
Even if she sold off some houses and jewelry, she’d still have to scrape together cash.
The two women stared across the open window. One smiled brightly, the other looked gloomy.
The Romero twins whispered to each other, “So … does that woman win?”
Emma rolled her eyes. “Win? Did you see her face? She looked like she’d lost it all.
“But what if Lydia hadn’t raised the bid and Claudia lost?”
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