Chapter 136

Chapter 136:
His gaze sharpened, and he tried to see past the mask, hoping to uncover the real reason for her daring bids. Yet the woman only gave a subtle smile, then calmly lifted her right hand.
Instead of raising her bid, the masked woman gently pressed her right hand over her heart and gave a slight bow.
“You win,” she remarked. “Congratulations, Mr. Watson.”
Her calm words carried through the hall, leaving the audience in stunned silence. Just as everyone expected her to keep fighting, she stepped back, handling her exit with unexpected grace. It was as if she had been guiding every moment, with Brandon playing along in the story she set in motion. The spotlight lingered on her, highlighting the elegance of her silver satin gown and her delicate silhouette.
Was this truly a loss for her, though?
All around, the room filled with whispers and glances as guests chose sides. Some insisted that she had failed miserably, while those who understood better saw something entirely different. She had just achieved a stunning victory in the battle of wills.
“We’ve now reached the final stage of bidding. Bidder 888 has offered twenty-five million dollars. Will anyone go higher?” Napier’s voice cut through the tension, snapping everyone back to the moment. Nobody answered.
Twenty-five million dollars was way more than most could imagine paying for a single tanzanite stone.
Napier called out, “Twenty-five million, first call.” Silence met his words.
He continued, “Twenty-five million, second call.” Still, not a sound from the audience.
Napier announced, “Twenty-five million, final call.”
He allowed a few seconds to pass, but no one dared to make another offer.
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At last, Napier brought down the gavel.
A spotlight caught both Brandon and the dazzling, rich blue tanzanite.
Napier announced, “The tanzanite has been sold for twenty-five million dollars! Please confirm your number again, 888. Congratulations on your new treasure.”
The brilliant flashes of light swept through the hall, finally converging into two beams that illuminated both Brandon and the striking blue tanzanite. As the room glowed, fireworks erupted outside the mansion, lighting up the night sky in a burst of color that held everyone’s attention until the last sparks faded. Inside, the lights grew brighter, and the once-silent audience broke into thunderous applause, followed by animated chatter that filled the room like never before.
The excitement was so overwhelming that the noise spilled out, reaching even those standing beyond the mansion’s well-sealed doors.
“Something big must have just happened!”
“Check it out! We’ve been waiting forever, and nobody’s sharing any details!” Check latest chapters at.net
“Everyone who knows anything is staying tight-lipped. The wealthy crowd won’t say a word, no matter how much money we offer!”
“What’s really going on in there? I need to know!”
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