Chapter 205:
“Everyone, the price increase each time is no less than 15,000 dollars. Thank you!”
The host quickly announced.
“470,000 thousand dollars!”
At that moment, Klein raised his hand.
“Klein bids 470,000 thousand dollars!”
The host immediately acknowledged his bid.
I looked at Klein, and he was gazing at me with a look of appreciation. Was he admiring the beautiful brooch?
“550,000 thousand dollars!”
The audience fell silent when a sudden voice called out.
Everyone turned to look at the person who had bid—Mr. Reina.
Mr. Reina smiled and looked at his wife beside him. He said, “I’ll buy it back for you!”
At this moment, a shy smile appeared on Mrs. Reina’s wrinkled face.
I was very close to Mrs. Reina, and at that moment, I could deeply feel the love between the two elders.
Even now, Mrs. Reina could still blush like a young girl, which showed how truly happy she was, and had been for so many years. I felt touched by their beautiful love. I looked down at the brooch on my chest and thought, Maybe this brooch really is a symbol of good luck.
The whole room applauded. Mr. and Mrs. Reina embraced each other affectionately.
For a moment, no one bid again.
The host was about to end the auction when suddenly someone in the crowd raised their left hand and called out, “780,000 thousand dollars!”
The voice was too familiar.
I couldn’t help frowning and turned to look at the person who had raised their hand.
Herbert.
No, he wasn’t looking at me.
The focus of everyone’s attention should be on the brooch pinned to my chest.
I also noticed that Caroline, who was standing next to Herbert, looked extremely excited. Her eyes were filled with joy.
So, was Herbert planning to buy this brooch for Caroline? It made sense. Half a year ago, he had bought an expensive wedding ring for her. It wasn’t surprising that he would now buy her a brooch as a gift. This was very much in line with his generous nature. I felt even more disheartened, but now everyone was focused on me. I had to stay calm.
The host appeared stunned for a moment and then looked at Mr. Reina, who smiled and nodded. The host then announced loudly, “780,000 thousand dollars, this gentleman has bid 780,000 thousand dollars! 780,000 thousand dollars once, 780,000 thousand dollars twice, sold!”
With the hammering of the wooden stake, the auction for the brooch ended.
“Please come on stage!”
The host gestured for Herbert to step forward.
Herbert had already stood up. I watched as he walked toward me, and my heart couldn’t help but beat faster.
Bella’s POV:
Herbert walked up to the stage and shook hands with Mr. Reina and Mrs. Reina respectively. Then, taking the microphone, he addressed the audience.
