Chapter: 628

She wanted to buy it herself.

In the auction hall, Alicia and Monica sat in the middle.

The front seats were reserved for some high-profile individuals.

Caden walked in fashionably late.

He engaged in conversation with a few other company leaders as he entered.

He radiated an impressive presence.

Monica gasped and nudged Alicia's arm. "Caden is here! Why didn't you arrive together?"

Alicia glanced at Caden.

He caught her looking at the same moment, and their eyes locked, creating a tense moment for a few seconds.

Alicia looked away and said indifferently, "You're more important. I prefer coming with you."

Caden sat down as if nothing unusual had occurred It was as if they were strangers Monica sensed something amiss and whispered, "Did you two have a fight?"

Alicia replied, "No."

The auction began, and the pink gemstone necklace captured everyone's attention.

The auctioneer opened the bidding at 5 million dollars.

Caden, sitting back relaxed, raised his paddle. “10 million dollars.”

Another bidder followed. “11 million dollars."

Caden remained calm. "30 million dollars."

The audience gasped.

“Who bids Like that?" he thought.

It seemed Like a display of using wealth to dominate.

While the gemstone was undoubtedly beautiful and rare, the price soared too quickly, leading many to question its real value.

After all, it was merely an ornament.

It wasn't an investment.

With 3@ million dollars, or even more, why not purchase something more practical?

The room quieted down.

The auctioneer asked, “Any other takers? If not, I'm closing it. 30 million dollars going once."

At that moment, Alicia's clear voice cut through. "35 million dollars."

The auctioneer announced, “Alright, 35 million dollars. Any others?"

Caden, without rushing, said, "40 million dollars.”

The crowd began to watch intently as the bidding war between the two unfolded.