Chapter 203 The Hint Was So Obvious
Seb stayed stone-faced, not reacting to her. It was hard to tell if he didn't hear or just didn't care.
Grace's smile faltered, and she clenched her fists. After a few seconds, she casually looked away.
Seb bought more jewelry, making everyone around them even more envious of Grace.
In the back, Sophie was fuming. She couldn't believe Seb was splurging on all that jewelry for Grace. He never did that for Sharon, right?
Thinking about it, Sophie felt it was unfair to Sharon.
Sharon, sitting next to her, stayed calm and unreadable.
Over half an hour later, the main event of the auction, the "Tears of Eternity," was up.
When the cover came off, everyone gasped.
The pictures were stunning, but the real thing was a hundred times better. You had to see it to believe it.
The centerpiece was a massive diamond necklace with an oval-cut diamond, several dozen carats, looking like a pure teardrop—absolutely breathtaking.
Each facet was polished to perfection, sparkling brilliantly under the lights.
The chain was a mix of small diamonds and platinum, each link crafted to hold the main stone like angel wings guarding it.
The set also included earrings and a ring.
The earrings had two five-carat teardrop diamonds, dazzling as they would sway with the wearer's movements.
The ring had a unique design, with a smaller diamond set in an intricate platinum band, engraved with delicate patterns that made the diamond shine even more.
Sophie got excited and grabbed Sharon's hand. "Sharon, I have to get this set for the birthday party!"
Sharon was also stunned by the jewelry's beauty.
But after seeing the price, she gave up. The starting bid was $20 million, and everyone seemed interested.
The final price would likely be way out of her budget.
She needed to think carefully about what to get Sophie for her birthday.
The bidding started, and paddles went up quickly, driving the price higher.
When it hit $70 million, fewer people were bidding.
Sophie kept bidding, but she looked worried.
If the price went over $90 million, it would be too much for her.
And now, it was close to her limit.
Grace was also mesmerized by the jewelry. Everything tonight was beautiful, but this set was something else.
Grace's hands clenched, her eyes sparkling with excitement.
But Seb didn't seem interested in bidding. Even when the price hit $75 million, he didn't move.
As bidders dropped out, Grace got anxious.
She leaned closer to Seb and whispered, "Seb, this is the most beautiful set tonight. What do you think?"
Seb finally looked at her, face blank. "Do you want it?"
Grace blushed a bit. "You've already spent so much on me tonight. I just think it's beautiful. I don't want you to spend more."
But her eyes stayed glued to the jewelry, clearly wanting it.
Sophie then raised her paddle and gritted her teeth. "Ninety million dollars!"
This was her max. If anyone bid higher, she was out.
Sophie's bid was $13 million more than the last one, making the room go silent for a few seconds. Everyone stared at her.
No one bid for a moment. Sophie clutched her paddle, hoping no one would outbid her.
"Ninety million dollars, going once!"
A few people hesitated, thinking about bidding. The set was stunning and would make anyone the star of any party.
But $90 million was a lot for jewelry.
"Ninety million dollars, going twice!"
Sophie was sweating, just one more call and it would be hers!
Grace bit her lip, looking pale and upset.
She couldn't believe Seb didn't take her hint.
In the past, just a look from her and Seb would get her anything.
But now, he wouldn't even buy her this jewelry.
That money was nothing to Seb!
The more she thought about it, the more upset she got, tears welling up.
The auctioneer was about to call "Sold!" when Seb suddenly raised his paddle.
"One hundred and fifty million dollars!"
Seb's bid was like a bomb going off in the room.
Sophie went pale.
She couldn't believe her ears.
One hundred and fifty million dollars was way out of her budget.
Grace looked at Seb in shock. She didn't expect him to bid at the last second.
She knew Seb still cared.
"Seb."
Grace's eyes filled with joy. She was about to cry from happiness.
She could feel the envious looks from everyone. No one else would spend that much for her.
"One hundred and fifty million dollars, going once!" the auctioneer called, scanning the room.
But no one else bid.
Sophie clutched her paddle, breathing hard.
She stared at Seb, full of resentment.
But she had to give up. She didn't have that kind of money.
"One hundred and fifty million dollars, going twice!" the auctioneer called, voice tense.
The room was silent, everyone waiting for the final call.
Just when it seemed Seb would win, a paddle went up in the corner.
"Two hundred million dollars!"
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