Chapter 391

Rebecca blushed slightly and whispered, "You've already bought me so many pieces of jewelry tonight. You've spent too much money. I just thought this set was pretty. I don't want you to spend any more."

Even as she spoke, her gaze kept drifting back to the jewelry on stage, her eyes betraying her unspoken desire.

At that moment, Valarie raised her paddle and, through gritted teeth, said, "9,000,000 dollars!"

This was her limit. Any higher, and she wouldn't be able to keep bidding. Her offer was a significant jump from the previous bid, and the room fell into an eerie silence as all eyes turned to her.

No one immediately raised their paddles.

Valarie gripped hers tightly, silently praying that no one else would bid.

"9,000,000 dollars, going once!"

A few others interested in the jewelry hesitated, unsure if they wanted to raise the stakes.

The set was undeniably beautiful, and owning it would make anyone the center of attention at any event. But 9,000,000 dollars? Spending that