First Love Only? I Left Him First, Now the CEO Can't Let Go novel Chapter 219

Chapter 219: Chapter 219: Asking to Reconcile

Just when everyone thought the bidding would continue to drag on, Caleb Lockwood called out an unprecedented high price.

"Five billion."

In an instant, the entire first banquet hall fell silent.

Five billion?!!!

Serena Jennings stared at Caleb Lockwood with incredulous big eyes.

Seated at the same table with Caleb were Arthur Lockwood, Lilian Young, Aaron Linton, Jade Shaw, and Chance Bell, all of whom were dumbfounded.

However, Wendy Linton, as the adopted daughter, seemed the calmest, her fiery red lips curving into a bright and confident smile, as if it was no big deal at all for Caleb Lockwood to spend five billion on her.

She was worth that amount.

Five billion US Dollars was an astronomical figure for Serena Jennings.

Even as the recognized identity of the BYC Master, she never dared to imagine that her design could one day fetch such a price of five billion US Dollars.

Ian Blackwood, beside her, not only wasn’t angry but instead pushed his gold-rimmed glasses up, unable to hold back his amusement.

Finally, the host on stage reacted and began to shout:

"Five billion US Dollars, first call."

"Five billion US Dollars, second call..."

The final price and buyer of Serena Jennings’ donated comb were no longer in doubt, and everyone was silently waiting for the hammer to fall.

"Five billion US Dollars, third call... sold."

Caleb Lockwood paid and acquired the auction item.

"We sincerely thank Mr. Lockwood for his support of our charity foundation."

Caleb Lockwood nodded silently, lowered his gaze, and looked at the comb inside the gift box.

From up close, the comb showcased Serena Jennings’ unique top-notch craftsmanship and design philosophy.

Wendy Linton fiddled with her golden curls.

Though she didn’t like gold, wearing such a five-billion-dollar comb should certainly enhance her looks, right?

Just when everyone thought they would see Caleb Lockwood solemnly gift the invaluable comb to Wendy Linton, Caleb took the comb from the gift box and walked to the next table, towards Serena Jennings.

Under Serena Jennings’ bewildered gaze, Caleb Lockwood raised his hand and placed the comb in Serena’s updo.

The scene instantly erupted with astonishment.

Serena Jennings was stunned.

Beside her, Ian Blackwood’s smile remained unchanged, as if he had anticipated Caleb Lockwood’s actions.

On the other side, Peter’s face darkened.

Prince William smelled the scent of gossip and watched Caleb Lockwood and Serena Jennings with keen interest.

At the neighboring table, Arthur Lockwood and Lilian Young’s expressions were the most dramatic.

Especially Lilian Young.

She opened her mouth several times but didn’t know if she should say something to the Linton Family.

Lilian Young could hardly fathom Caleb Lockwood spending five billion to buy Serena Jennings’ donated item, only to give it back to her.

Beside her, Arthur Lockwood drank several gulps of wine, looking as if he might explode from anger.

The Linton Family, however, did not have as strong a reaction as the Lockwood Family.

Aaron Linton observed the interaction between Serena Jennings and Caleb Lockwood, slightly frowning with a deeply meaningful look.

Jade Shaw saw Serena wearing the five-billion-dollar comb, her face showing a faint, gentle smile.

Wendy Linton silently ate sea urchin, but her previously confident smile became noticeably stiff.

Serena Jennings touched the comb in her hair.

"It’s a gift for me?"

As soon as the host said this, the scene was once again filled with astonishment.

Ian Blackwood covered his mouth to stifle a laugh, though the laughter was still evident.

Though guests came from all over the world to attend this auction, not all were from Country A—some foreigners had also heard rumors about Serena Jennings and Caleb Lockwood.

"This Miss Jennings seems to be President Lockwood’s ex-wife."

"Really? So is President Lockwood... trying to reconcile but got rejected?"

"But didn’t they say the Lockwood Family’s current goal is a marriage alliance with the Linton Family?"

"Who knows... but if President Lockwood truly wanted an alliance with the Linton Family, why wouldn’t he give that comb to the Linton heiress? That comb is valued at five billion dollars!"

"It seems that this Miss Jennings hasn’t been known for any particular background... If just relying on personal excellence, she might not match up to the Linton heiress."

"So is there some secret dramatic tension of love and hate between them in high society?"

The guests exchanged remarks, all becoming interested in the relationship dynamics between Serena Jennings, Caleb Lockwood, and Wendy Linton.

Caleb Lockwood quietly returned to his seat.

His face was expressionless, but his entire aura had turned much colder.

No one would have a pleasant expression after losing five billion dollars for nothing.

Arthur Lockwood was already so angry he had a stomach ache.

But in front of the Linton Family, he couldn’t reprimand Caleb, so he had to endure it.

However, Lilian Young couldn’t hold it in.

"That Serena Jennings is really ungrateful, isn’t she? How could she donate such an expensive comb once it’s given to her? Who does she think she is!"

Lilian Young muttered softly, observing that Aaron Linton, Jade Shaw, and Chance Bell’s expressions became serious, even tinged with a layer of indignation.

She thought the Linton Family was angry because Wendy Linton didn’t get the comb, so she nudged Caleb Lockwood with her high heel.