Artwork such as calligraphy, paintings, and vases dominated the front displays. Prices were not prohibitive, so those interested snatched them up quickly. Tonight's final auction item was the sapphire necklace that Elizabeth had her eye on.She wasn't the only one aiming for the necklace, as many socialites were also waiting for it. Everyone wanted to get their hands on that sapphire necklace.The starting price was 200,000 dollars, and bidding increased by 100,000 dollars each time. Although the item didn't start at a high price, countless bids were made, and in the blink of an eye, the necklace was now worth 2.4 million dollars.Nonetheless, Elizabeth was not worried. Before they got there, Joseph had already told her that he prepared six million dollars with him. Therefore, as long as the price did not exceed six million, the necklace would easily be hers without worry!She sipped her wine slowly and looked around with a trace of self-satisfaction on her face. Tonight, she was g
Now, the price of the necklace had exceeded Joseph's budget. Elizabeth glanced at Joseph and saw that he was gently rubbing the bridge of his nose, looking a little troubled. She knew he did not want to spend any more money than this. "6.2 million, calling once, calling twice-" The bid manager waited for no man, and just as he was about to yell again, Elizabeth couldn't bear it and raised her paddle. "7 million!" She did not believe that anyone would follow her that far. The young man seemed to have been stunned and was silent. Just as Elizabeth thought she had won, he called out again, "7.2 million!" Just like before, the young man only raised another 200,000 dollars. At this moment, Elizabeth would love to rush up and fight him.'Is he doing this on purpose?!' However, she had no idea who he was, so why was he trying to go against her?Regardless of whether the necklace was worth that much, she was starting to worry if Joseph would even pay now that it had exceeded the
It was just 10 million dollars. What was 10 million to the Tanner Corporation? She would soon be the mother of its president, and then Elizabeth could have anything she wanted. On the contrary, Joseph did not look as happy as she was.Before going out, he told her the budget should not exceed 6 million. However, she was like a different person once she got there. Elizabeth did not even look at him before calling out a 10 million dollar bid for a worthless necklace without a second thought. Joseph got to his feet with a dark expression. Before he could leave, he was stopped by Elizabeth, who was beaming for the cameras."Congratulations, Mr. Tanner, for buying this necklace at a whopping 10 million dollars. Is it for the lady beside you?" a reporter asked.Elizabeth chimed in before Joseph could even answer. "Of course!" She beamed as if she was the true Mrs. Tanner, completely forgetting her place."Ah, how do I address you, Miss? Are you Mr. Tanner's…" The reporter trailed o
After rushing home, Elizabeth went berserk and began smashing and tearing everything in the house, including photos of her and Joseph.When Joseph entered the house, a mess met him. "Are you done?""No!" She howled hysterically and began to throw anything she could grab at him. "Get out! Get out! I don't want to see you!"Kicking away the trash on the ground, Joseph walked toward Elizabeth and stood there with a darkened expression. "I know you're angry that I embarrassed you in front of the media, but did you ever think of my reputation when you spoke?""How is it my fault?! How did I ruin your reputation? Did I scold you, trample all over you, or make you look bad in front of the reporters? Did you have to humiliate me like that in front of a crowd?!" Elizabeth trembled with anger. She never thought he would say such things in front of everyone."Yes, although you didn't scold me, you insinuated things." Joseph loosened his tie and crossed his arms angrily. "Did you forget where we w
Elizabeth pouted, shook Joseph’s arm, and said softly, “Joseph, I know I’m also at fault today. It was my first time going to the auction with you, and I got too excited. Besides, you’ve never taken me to those places before. I deserve forgiveness for my ignorance, don’t I? Forgive me just this once.”Joseph was still angry when he turned to look at her. Elizabeth was over forty years old, but her face remained beautiful. Her pitiful eyes made his heart soften again. He pinched her cheek, saying, “I’m helpless against you.”When Elizabeth heard his weak voice, she knew she had won him over again. She smiled sweetly, hugged his arm, nudged her face on his body, and said, “I know you’re the best! Let’s forget about what happened this time. You can’t blame me anymore!”“What should I do with you? Don’t be so unruly next time. You must be obedient and think before you speak!”Elizabeth nodded vigorously, “I’ll be obedient and listen to you. Joseph, that sapphire necklace…”“What’s wro
Meanwhile, at the Tanner family residence, Eloise sat down and held an exquisite velvet box. The sapphire necklace that caused a commotion in the auction lay inside the box. However, there was no joy on her face.Arianna returned home and saw her staring at the box in a daze. She took off her coat and walked over for a closer look. She praised it, “What a beautiful necklace! Mom, let me put it on you!”“I don’t want to wear it!” Eloise pushed Arianna’s hand away and sighed. After all, the necklace was not something Joseph had bought for her. He only brought it back because he needed to save his reputation. She knew what had happened at the auction. She disliked it even more because she knew the story behind it and felt depressed.Joseph treated her well in the eyes of the public. He spent 10 million dollars to purchase a necklace for her, but…“Regardless of dad’s sincerity, this necklace belongs to you now, Mom. I read the news about the auction too. Dad said it was for you in fro
”She’s just a person born into an ordinary family and had never known the life of the rich. Look at the things she bought with your father's card. A total nouveau riche. I'm not sure she’ll like this necklace. Then again, I suppose she’ll like it no matter what I choose. She can’t afford to covet my stuff, whether it's a necklace or a ring!”Arianna thought about it and agreed with her words. Every piece of her mother's jewelry was highly exquisite. This sapphire necklace was nothing special among the others."As for your father taking her to the auction, I... really haven't thought about it." Eloise tilted her head and used pruning shears to trim the branches. She looked unbothered. "I just donated something to the auction for charity. I’ve done a lot of charity over the years, but I never thought that one day, I’d be able to make use of it like this."A mocking smile appeared on her lips as she continued, "Since she insists on going, fine, let her go. I deliberately revealed the
She did intend to pursue him but had not found a suitable way to establish a relationship with Noah Richards. After all, building a relationship with the Richards family was not easy. “There’s a way, but it’ll take some effort.” Pausing, she looked at Arianna. “How’s the new project?”“That b*stard is in charge, and it’s got nothing much to do with me.” Arianna snorted. “Nothing to do with you? If he’s in charge, the more you’re connected to it. Whether he does well or not will greatly impact you.” Eloise took the sapphire from her. “Remember, what belongs to you will remain yours. No matter how often it changes hands, it’ll return to you in the end.” Eyeing the box in her mother’s hand, Ariana’s gaze became thoughtful. …The press conference held by La Beauté Group was, without a doubt, a success. There were no longer talks about the perfume being poisonous. Even if there were some related discussions online, they were all about refuting the rumors. At the same time, the e