Side Chick Era Over (Sharon and Carter) novel Chapter 604

Chapter 604

Chapter 604

Ten million?!

The quiet auction hall erupted into murmurs and gasps.

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MK had only risen to fame in recent years. The artist was no legendary, century-defining master. No matter how valuable their work was, could it really be worth ten million?

It was absurd.

Yet before the buzz had settled, Julliard, who had been silent until now, raised his paddle.

“11 million.”

Sitting beside him, Carter, Nate, and Kelly all turned to look at him.

“Julliard, don’t tell me you’ve lost your head,” Nate said in disbelief. “Dropping 11 million on something like this? That’s throwing money away.”

Julliard smiled faintly. “I came here for this painting.”

“But when Sharon’s group was bidding earlier, you didn’t lift your paddle,” Nate muttered.

Across the room, Victoria raised her paddle. “12 million.”

Julliard’s voice followed without pause. “13 million.”

Cole’s expression darkened. “Is Julliard… competing with Victoria on purpose?”

Victoria truly did love the piece, and she could afford 10 million. But beyond that… it felt unjustifiable. After all, even monumental works by renowned ancient masters spanning ten meters rarely fetched more than ten or twenty million.

For this simple painting to reach 10 million was purely because she wanted it.

After a brief hesitation, Victoria decided not to push further.

Then, unexpectedly, Lex, who had remained silent until now, lifted his paddle. “15 million.”

Almost immediately, Xavier joined in. “16 million.”

The hall fell utterly silent. Every gaze watched the scene unfolding like an absurd drama.

Sharon exchanged a glance with Wendy.

“Sharon,” Casey murmured, “your painting is very popular, it seems.”

Wendy smirked. “Looks to me like Victoria saw Sharon wanted it and decided to snatch it on purpose. This is Sharon’s portrait. What’s she bidding for?”

Casey glanced toward Victoria’s side of the room. From her angle, she could see Victoria’s back clearly. Her eyes narrowed slightly. Then she turned to look at Sharon.

Was it her imagination… or did Victoria’s back look strikingly similar to Sharon’s?

While the thought lingered, another voice rang out, “18 million.”

All eyes snapped toward the bidder… or rather, the big spender.

And then, with the realization of who it was, a strange expression spread collectively across the room.

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Lex again.

His composure was unshakable; even under the weight of so many stares, he remained perfectly calm.

Julliard raised his paddle once more. “20 million.”

Nate’s eyes nearly popped out of his head. “Julliard, are you insane? 20 million for this?”

He reached out and touched Julliard’s forehead. “No fever.”

Carter also looked over. “Julliard, is there something special about this painting?”

“Nothing at all,” Julliard replied with a quiet smile. “I just like it.”

Xavier looked ready to bid again, but Sharon stopped him. “Xavier, let it go. If you like it, I’ll paint another for you.”

Wendy chimed in at once. “Exactly! The original artist is right here. We can make as many as you want. No need to play the big spender.”

Xavier’s gaze on Sharon was as deep as a midnight pool. “You’d paint one for me?”

To Sharon, painting another was no difficulty. Besides, Xavier had helped her so much already.

She smiled. “Of course. Tell me the kind of painting you like, and I’ll create one just for you.”