Chapter 775

 775:
“Amazing! That piece is stunning!”
“It’s clear why this is the auction’s last piece. It’s truly magnificent.”
“Who could be worthy of such an exquisite necklace?”
Linsey was caught by the comments, her attention drawn to the stage. In an instant, her composed expression transformed into one of astonishment.
A breathtaking diamond necklace glittered under the stage lights. Even from afar, Linsey could clearly see the intricate, one-of-a-kind patterns etched into its surface.
Every delicate pattern revealed the soft, natural texture of uncut diamonds, glowing with an elegant sheen.
She couldn’t look away. The necklace held her completely spellbound.
Just a seat away, Collin caught the subtle shift in Linsey’s expression. It had been years—four, to be exact—since he had seen that kind of light in her eyes.
His pulse quickened without warning, and his chest felt inexplicably warm.
The auctioneer’s voice cut through the quiet awe. “Ladies and gentlemen, allow me to present tonight’s crowning jewel, the Star of the Desert. This extraordinary piece was created by master designer Amy Estrada, who dedicated five years to perfecting it. Crafted from the rare Speossau diamonds, this necklace is truly one-of-a-kind.”
“No wonder it’s so dazzling!”
“Even if I walk away with nothing tonight, just seeing this in person makes the trip worth it.”
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“There’s maybe a handful of people here who can afford to bid on something like that.”
“Wait, this reminds me—wasn’t it a few years back that Mr. Riley supposedly dropped a billion on a necklace for his wife? Sound familiar?”
“Some said that was just gossip, though.”
“True or not, if Ms. Walton shows the slightest interest, Mr. Riley could easily take home this piece, too.”
“Now I’m really curious to see what he does.”
As the voices around her buzzed with curiosity, Linsey felt a sudden chill replace the excitement that had just begun to build in her chest.
Only a handful of people knew the truth behind the story—that four years ago, the founder of CR Corporation really did spend a billion dollars on a necklace.
Back then, right after she married Collin, she hadn’t yet discovered that her husband was the mysterious and powerful founder of CR Corporation.
Back when the rumor first surfaced, Linsey couldn’t help but suspect Collin might be behind it.
Now, with the benefit of hindsight, she realized the signs had been there all along.
Plenty of hints had slipped through his actions, but her own tangled emotions had kept her from seeing the truth—that Collin was the man behind CR Corporation.
What was more, during that time, Collin had still been confined to a wheelchair, making it nearly impossible for her to associate him with someone so influential.
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