The Scorned Heiress: No More Mercy novel Chapter 670

Left with no other option, Alec grits his teeth and raises his paddle. "Twenty-one million."

The moment the words leave his mouth, Katie counters effortlessly, "Thirty million."

The entire hall erupts into chaotic whispers once again.

"Damn it, that woman is ruthless!" Alec curses under his breath.

Jade is seething with disdain. What a useless brother. He only raised it by one million? Why can't he be as aggressive and dominant as that old woman? It's not like the Dennis family is broke! He's just cheap. Despite her vicious thoughts, she tugs on his sleeve, her eyes welling with strategic tears. "Alec, please."

Trapped by her tears, Alec forces the words out, his heart bleeding at the cost. "Thirty-one million."

"Forty million," Katie fires back instantly, not even blinking.

Hmph. Trying to wage a financial war against her? Jade is digging her own grave. Does this boy not realize the Calhoun family literally prints money?

Alec tries one more time, but every single bid is met with Katie casually throwing down another ten million. The outcome is inevitable: Katie secures the legendary jewelry set.

After the auction concludes, most of the attendees linger in the hall. Events like this are prime networking opportunities for the ultra-rich, allowing them to forge alliances and secure lucrative deals for their families and corporations.

Alec and Jade have zero interest in business talk. The moment they stand up to leave, they run straight into Tara and Katie.

"Oh, my apologies," Jade says, dripping with fake sympathy. "We originally wanted to bid on that jewelry set, but we realized it just wasn't worth the price, so we backed out. I feel so bad that we made you waste so much money on it."

She deliberately spouts this sarcastic nonsense, desperate to make them believe she masterminded the whole thing to drain their wallets.