Chapter 133
Chapter 133:
Napier lifted his own hand, and immediately, the lighting in the room shifted, transforming the entire atmosphere.
With the sound of a dramatic drumroll in the background, Napier spoke once more. “Everyone here should know that I am fully aware of both parties’ circumstances. I, Napier Evans, along with the Evans Group, promise that this auction is being conducted fairly, without any ill intentions.” People began glancing at each other, curiosity written across their faces.
This turn of events made everything even more captivating.
No schemes, no attempts at publicity—simply two determined bidders, each genuinely wanting the tanzanite for personal reasons.
Every single bid from bidder 823 must have come from sincere intentions.
Just what was happening in this auction?
Brandon’s brow tightened as he watched Millie stand so quietly across from him.
She did not return his gaze; instead, she simply lowered her eyes for a moment. Napier had always known who she was. She once asked Charles to keep her identity a secret when she donated this stone to the charity auction tonight, but nothing could escape Napier’s notice.
After all, Charles happened to be Napier’s own grandson.
Perhaps Napier had even already figured out that the tanzanite was intended as a gift to mark the birth of her child.
Given all that, it made sense that she did not want her husband to win the stone, only for him to hand it over to another woman. There was nobody who would find fault with her motives.
Yet, could it really be so simple?
Millie’s eyes flickered with a touch of irony.
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Even knowing there was no chance to win, she kept bidding with everything she had.
Millie knew better than to act recklessly.
She lifted her head once more, her eyes locking with Brandon’s as a faint smile touched her red lips.
He was watching her just as intently.
In that instant, it seemed like some unseen barrier separated the two of them from everyone else, leaving only the two locked in their silent battle.
A tense mind game had begun.
Brandon held the clear advantage with his fortune and influence, while Millie seemed wrapped in a quiet, mysterious confidence.
Brandon drew his brows together, deep in thought.
He found himself wondering who this woman really was. Check latest chapters at.net
Through all his years dealing with people in the business world, never had he met anyone quite so unpredictable.
Just then, Napier’s voice carried down from above. “I will take charge and lead this next part of the auction myself.”
The energy in the room spiked once more after a brief moment of calm. “Mr. Evans himself is stepping in! When was the last time he did that?!” someone exclaimed.
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