Chapter 687

Rebecca bit her lip, a hint of panic flashing in her eyes.

If Valarie didn't raise the bid again, she wouldn't have the money to pay. Yet, judging by Valarie's earlier behavior, it was clear that she was doing this on purpose and wouldn't bid any higher.

"20,000,000 dollars, going twice!" the auctioneer called again.

No one else raised their paddles.

The jewelry set was made of ordinary emeralds—though it had a nice design, it held no real collectible value. Only a fool would pay 20,000,000 dollars for it, let alone raise the bid further.

Orlando gritted his teeth. "Didn't you say Valarie would raise the bid again?"

Facing Orlando's angry gaze, Rebecca bit her lip, her eyes welling with tears. "Mr. Nuttall, I'm sorry. I was wrong…"

"I only agreed to give you 15,000,000 dollars, no more. Figure out the remaining 5,000,000 dollars yourself!" Orlando snapped.

He wasn't stupid. He could tell Rebecca had been deliberately trying to outbid Valarie earlier.

At that moment, he regrett