Chapter 4
The following day, Hillary was released from the hospital. Lorenzo came to pick her up, but she ignored him and went straight to Henry’s car.
Henry, lively and entertaining, chatted away to cheer Hillary up during the drive, but she couldn’t manage even a hint of a smile.
“Hillary, are you feeling down?” Henry asked softly. “There’s an auction happening today. How about I take you there?”
He continued, “When women are upset, shopping can be a great remedy, Once you’ve bought enough, you’ll feel better.
“At the auction, just raise your bid paddle as you please–I’ll cover the
costs.”
Hillary gave Henry a sharp look and complained, “When did you become. so generous? Aren’t you just spending the Sutton family’s money?”
She never used to care about such things, but after discovering the secrets. of the young betrothed husbands, she couldn’t help but be concerned.
“Don’t underestimate me,” Henry chuckled. “The Sutton family aren’t just blessed with Lorenzo as a genius. I’ve made overseas investments over the years and amassed quite a fortune. Feel free to splurge–I can support you.”
Hillary finally grinned. “Well, I’ll have to make you pay up big time! Let’s head to the auction!”
The auction was lively and packed, filled with socialites and celebrities.
The highlight of the evening was expected to be a jewelry set called
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“Tears of the Ocean,” featuring the largest blue diamond ever mined in
South Africa–the biggest of its kind worldwide to date.
Hillary, who adored the ocean, was determined to win this set.
However, as soon as she sat down, Lorenzo entered the auction hall with
Kellie
Hillary’s smile froze instantly. She had a hunch that Kellie would challenge her for the “Tears of the Ocean.”
As anticipated, once the jewelry was presented, Kellie raised her bid paddle.
But after noticing Hillary also holding up a bid card, she paused for a few moments before quietly lowering it, her eyes red.
“I didn’t realize you wanted the Tears of the Ocean too, Hillary,” Kellie said with a forced smile. “Then I’ll let it go. I can’t take something you
hold dear.”
After she spoke, her eyes filled with tears and she looked incredibly sorrowful.
Lorenzo’s expression turned cold, and a hint of disdain flashed in his eyes. as he glanced at Hillary.
“Kellie, with me here, you don’t have to lower yourself like this,” Lorenzo said. “Go after what you want–I’ll support you.”
Before Kellie could reply, Lorenzo lifted his bidding card. “20 million.”
The entire auction hall fell silent immediately. Many socialites gasped, shocked by the enormous amount.
Amidst the surprise, whispers began to circulate.
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“What’s happening? Isn’t Lorenzo supposed to be Hillary’s fiancé? Why is he buying jewelry for someone else?”
“He’s even purchasing the jewelry Hillary desires–this is a direct affront to her.”
“How unfortunate for Hillary, the wealthy heiress is being undermined by her own fiancé…”
Hillary quietly tightened her fists, feeling the sting of humiliation. Her father had always cherished her, but Lorenzo had made her a subject of
ridicule.
Overcome by anger, Hillary signaled that she would keep raising the bid paddle.
She would never allow anyone to treat her this way!
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