Chapter 113

Chapter 113
Wynn just raised the bid by a huge margin again !
Celeste felt her heart sink further . She didn’t have much money on hand .
At the start , her budget for this auction had been set at no more than 30 million . After all , the Rodriguez family’s business was struggling , and they didn’t have much disposable income to splurge .
But now …
Jorge raised the bid . “ 28 million . ”
Celeste raised her paddle . “ 30 million . ”
She had bid twice in a row after him , her voice soft and clear , carrying a gentle allure .
This made Jorge turn his head to look . When he saw Celeste he paused for a moment , then raised an eyebrow and smiled .
Celeste , noticing his gaze , nodded back politely .
Just then , Wynn raised her paddle again . “ 40 million . ”
Celeste no longer paid attention to Jorge . The moment she heard Wynn’s bid , her hands clenched into fists .
Jorge raised again . “ 43 million . ”
Celeste immediately followed . “ 45 million . ”
Wynn bidded , “ 50 million . ”
Celeste felt like her mind had exploded . Her initial budget had been 30 million , that was true . But the moment Wynn started bidding , she had mentally adjusted her limit to 50 million .
She could afford to go even higher .
She had considered selling the villa Trevor had given her just a few days ago . That property alone was worth at least a few hundred million . Since that money had practically fallen into her lap , why not spend it ?
But deep down , she knew – this embroidery piece wasn’t worth 50 million .
She had the money , but she couldn’t afford to be reckless right now . If she really sold the villa , she could use that money for something far more meaningful .
With that thought , Celeste slowly put her paddle down .
Lottie whispered , “ Why don’t you call Trevor ? ”
Celeste had thought about it too . But would Trevor stop Wynn just for her ?
Impossible .
Even though she knew it was pointless , she still pulled out her phone and dialed his number .
At that moment , Trevor felt his phone vibrate in his pocket . He took it out and glanced at the screen .
Wynn happened to look over and saw the screen too
She asked , “ A stranger ? ”
it was just a string of numbers , with no saved contact name .
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Trevor chuckled , said nothing , and directly declined the call
Seeing her call get instantly rejected , the last sliver of hope Celeste had vanished completely . Her mind went blank . for a moment .
Lottie fumed , “ Are you fucking kidding me ? He actually ignored your call ? ”
Celeste said nothing and silently put her phone back into her bag .
By then , the bid had already reached 95 million .
Jorge rubbed his temples and turned to Trevor . “ Mr. Fleming , how about letting me have this one ? ”
Trevor smiled politely . “ Next time , for sure . ”
Jorge was speechless . Frustrated , he raised his paddle again “ 120 million . ”
Wynn followed immediately . “ 150 million . ”
Jorge kept quiet .
Lottie gritted her teeth and whispered into Celeste’s ear , “ This is the first time I’ve seen Jorge take a loss like this .
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The Robinson family was just as powerful as the Fleming family – both were top – tier aristocrats .
But tonight , with the way Jorge was bidding so conservatively , anyone unaware would think his financial strength was far beneath Trevor’s .
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But that wasn’t the case at all . Jorge was simply being rational and didn’t want to waste money . Meanwhile , Trevor was spending without hesitation , all for the sake of pleasing his woman .
With no one else bidding , the embroidered artwork was once again claimed by Wynn .
Trevor turned to Jorge and said , “ Mr. Robinson , thanks for letting us have it . ”
Jorge forced a smile . “ Mr. Fleming , don’t mention it . ”