Someone couldn’t resist murmuring, “Did Ms. Bennett upset Mr. Ward?”

“But Mr. Ward is smiling. Does he smile when he’s upset?” another whispered.

“Could this be their way of flirting?”

“Who flirts by competing with a woman? Shouldn’t he be spoiling her?”

“You never can tell with Mr. Ward…”

Alicia increased her bid by 1 million dollars each time.

When the bid hit 100 million dollars, the room fell so silent that one could hear a pin drop. Everyone’s eyes were on Alicia, waiting for her next move.

Alicia met everyone’s gaze.

She weighed whether she or Caden would end up victorious.

Given Caden’s wealth, his triumph seemed almost certain.

It would be wiser for her to back down, preserving her remaining pride.

Caden glanced at the necklace nonchalantly.

Determination gleamed in his dark eyes.

He understood that if he won today, Alicia would never accept the necklace from him.

Even if she did, she’d likely toss it straight into the trash. The thought excited him.

He smiled as the auctioneer announced, “100 million dollars, going once.”

Alicia stayed quiet.

The auctioneer couldn’t resist looking in her direction.

“100 million dollars, going twice. Any more bids?”

Alicia declared, “200 million dollars.”

The auctioneer was almost knocked off his feet by the shock.

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Alicia’s bid of 200 million dollars left everyone stunned, and even Caden’s heart skipped a beat.

Her tone was so casual.

Yet, it immediately caused a commotion.

Caden slightly closed his eyes.

200 million dollars…

It was enough to take Alicia’s breath away.

She had really pulled out all the stops to challenge him, showing her resilience.

Alicia watched the stage silently, waiting for Caden to make his next move.

Meanwhile, she had to support Monica.

Monica fainted upon hearing the bid…

When the gavel finally struck, applause filled the room.

The gemstone was now Alicia’s.

Once Monica came to, Alicia went backstage to handle the payment.

On her way, she ran into one of the auction’s investors.

He was a polished and successful man.