Side Chick Era Over (Sharon and Carter) novel Chapter 606

Chapter 606

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Earlier, Wendy and John still felt reluctant to give up on bidding for the painting. Their loyalties lay with Sharon. They could have joined forces to raise 10 million and help her secure the painting.

But spending 30 million on a painting? That would be pure folly, an outright fool’s game.

Letting Lex shell out 30 million to win-that was the real satisfaction.

Just as everyone thought the final hammer was about to fall, a sudden, unexpected voice echoed from a corner of the auction

hall.

“50 million!”

All eyes snapped to the young man holding up the paddle. He looked to be in his twenties, unremarkable in appearance- nothing particularly striking.

The auctioneer stammered, “Sir, are you sure… you didn’t miscall?”

The man smiled. “My master adores this painting. No matter what, I must buy it.”

He glanced toward Lex’s direction. “Mr. Malcolm, will you raise your bid?”

Lex could afford to spend lavishly for Victoria-money was his only true asset. But 30 million was his limit. He wasn’t crazy enough to spend over 50 million on such a painting!

He had no intention of continuing. “If your master loves the painting that much, I won’t stand in his way.”

Whoever could spend such a sum to secure this painting must hail from a family no less powerful than the Malcolms.

Lex asked, “May I ask who your master is?”

The man smiled politely but declined. “Sorry, Mr. Malcolm. My master’s identity isn’t something I can disclose.”

With that, Lex let the matter drop.

At last, Sharon’s Nightfall was sold to this mysterious bidder for 50 million.

Afterwards, several other valuable antique paintings went under the hammer. But everyone’s attention remained fixated on the enigmatic buyer. The prices for the rest were underwhelming.

The auction ended shrouded in a strange, tense atmosphere.

As Sharon and her companions reached the exit, they unexpectedly encountered Lex and his group.

Lex’s face twisted into a half-smile, half-sneer. “Sharon, you play a good game.”

Lex’s scandal had spread like wildfire throughout the venue. Naturally, Sharon had heard plenty.

She knew Lex was pinning all the blame on her.

She didn’t care. She smiled faintly. “Thank you for the compliment.”

Lex fixed her with a look cold as death itself. “Don’t think I won’t touch you just because my grandpa’s protecting you. You will pay for what you did today.” 1

Sharon met his gaze without flinching. “Fine. I’ll be waiting.”

Without another word, Sharon motioned to Wendy and the others and left.

After Sharon walked away, Johanna turned to Victoria. “So, that is your half-sister from your father?”

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Victoria nodded.

Johanna smiled. “She’s quite pretty. Definitely has reason to be proud, though her temper’s a bit rough.”

Cole scoffed. “Her pride doesn’t come from looks. It comes from who’s backing her. You didn’t see how cautious she was when she first returned to the Kalen family. Now that she’s found a protector, she even dares to offend Lex. She’s blatantly abusing my grandpa’s favoritism.” 1

Not long ago, Lex had briefly recounted his conflict with Sharon. Cole was surprised at her boldness.

He couldn’t believe she had dared to confront and humiliate his uncle like that.

Then again, it wasn’t entirely unexpected. After all, not long ago, she’d just slammed a brick against him.