Swapping a Broken Heart for a New Start novel Chapter 179

Jack’s blatant price gouging had made Jordan spend way more than he needed to. That was bad enough, but then Jack went and insulted the necklace too, like it was a piece of cheap costume jewelry you’d find at a garage sale.

Any excitement Sandra felt from Jordan standing up for her had completely vanished.

The necklace she’d wanted so badly suddenly felt like something she never wanted to see again.

Meanwhile, the auctioneer on stage, as if worried they’d change their minds, hurried to bring down the gavel. “Congratulations to Mr. Smith and Ms. Taylor for winning this lovely necklace.”

Jordan Smith’s face was stormy, clearly furious at having been played for a fool.

Sandra Taylor couldn’t even fake a smile.

The guests who’d been watching the whole spectacle were barely holding back their laughter.

Who could have guessed things would turn out like this?

Mr. Wilson’s dirty move was just ruthless!

Camila Davis felt a mix of exasperation and amusement.

She could tell Walter Wilson had done it to stick up for her, but honestly, it didn’t feel as good as she’d expected.

He could throw around twenty-five million dollars like it was pocket change for anyone else, but when it came to her, every penny counted…

How had she ever put up with Jordan Smith’s stinginess for so long?

For the first time, Camila wondered why she’d ever thought he was worth it.

The auction rolled on.

A few more antiques went up, each snatched by other guests.

Walter Wilson and Jordan Smith both kept their hands down.

Soon, the auction reached its halfway point.

That rare medicinal herb Dennis Williams had mentioned finally appeared on stage.

Most guests seemed uninterested—it was clear no one was eager to bid.

Camila brightened.

No competition meant she might actually get it for a reasonable price!

Walter Wilson caught on immediately and called out, “Five hundred thousand.”

Heads turned his way, then flicked to Jordan Smith.

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