Chapter 771
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Gorman let out a soft laugh and said warmly, “You did great.”
Catching Collin’s sharp gaze from the seat nearby, Gorman paused briefly, then casually lifted his hand and tucked a loose strand of Linsey’s hair behind her ear.
“It was slightly out of place,” Gorman said lightly.
His gesture was so natural that Linsey didn’t feel it crossed any lines. Without giving it much thought, she adjusted her hair and said quietly, “I’ll freshen up after the auction.”
“We will begin the bidding for the championship piece by Ms. Aurora Bright at $1 million.”
As soon as the announcement echoed, the room went still.
Haven let out a small, mocking chuckle.
So, this was Aurora’s masterpiece? She had expected something more.
To her surprise, the starting price was the same as hers.
What amused her even more—no one placed a bid.
Just as that thought crossed her mind, a voice rang out, loud and clear.
“$2 million!”
Haven’s smile froze on her lips.
In the blink of an eye, the room burst to life with bids.
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“$3 million!”
“$4 million!”
“$5 million!”
“$7 million!”
“$8 million!”
Haven struggled to keep her expression steady.
Her painting had only sold for five million. Now, Aurora’s piece was already at eight million.
And the real competition hadn’t even started.
The auctioneer’s voice cut through the murmurs. “$8 million going once!”
Haven took a deep breath, forcing herself to stay calm. It was just eight million. Nothing to fuss about.
Then came a voice that silenced the room. “$10 million!”
Gasps echoed all around.
“Did it just jump to $10 million?”
“Who made that bid?”
Haven turned toward Aurora, stunned. The man beside her had raised his paddle.
She had no idea who he was, but his bold move left her speechless. Linsey was equally shocked. She looked at Gorman, eyes wide. “Why did you raise it so high?”
Gorman’s voice was firm. “I have to win it. I know how much this means to you. Better we keep it than lose it to someone else.”
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