Imprisoned While Pregnant, She's Back for Payback novel Chapter 112

Chapter 112 You’re the Best 

A sharp wave of fear squeezed Tess’s heart. 

Of course, she didn’t think Finn cared about some plain pearl necklace. His bid had to mean something else entirely. 

As a jolt of shock ran through her, Tess caught Nadine’s eyes locked on her-bold, victorious, and completely unrestrained. 

No longer fragile around Finn, Tess straightened her back, her gaze shining with clear pride. 

Abel frowned, surprised by Finn’s sudden interest. 

Uncle Finn? 

Why would he even care about this pearl necklace? 

Though confused, Abel raised the bid anyway. “Fifty million!” 

I’m Uncle Finn’s nephew. He’ll probably see how serious I am and back down. 

The whispered “fifty million” floated past Tess’s ears like a soft breeze. She pressed her lips tight. 

That’s a lot of money… Never mind. No matter what, I’d rather lose everything than let go of Grandma’s heirloom. 

The bid jumped five times over, leaving the crowd not only stunned but frozen. 

A simple freshwater pearl necklace marked up to a staggering 50 million! 

Most of Aetheris’s wealthy elite, proud of their status, silently cursed the absurdity. 

But none dared say a word. 

After all, one of the bidders was Finn, the richest man in Aetheris. Who’d risk their reputation here? 

Eyes drifted to the corner. 

When the richest player bids, other families usually back off. 

So why is he not just holding his ground but raising the stakes so high? 

Could this plain strand of pearls really be that important? 

“Seventy million.” 

Finn’s voice was calm, like tossing out huge numbers was nothing. 

Tess’s lips parted slightly, her heart twisting like it’d been stabbed. 

Why? 

He knows it was my Grandma’s necklace, but just because of Nadine’s petty pride, he’s set on winning. 

The price climbed to 70 million. Even Abel felt the pressure. 

He was supposed to be low-key, mung !!! 

from the people from Rumsford, a risk he didn’t want. 

Besides, he didn’t have that kind of cash on hand. 

Abel shot Finn a confused look. 

Can’t Uncle Finn cut me some slack after I’ve come all this way? 

Finn just glanced at him without interest, then looked away slowly. 

His eyes lingered briefly on Tess’s pale face. 

Her lashes dropped, and a single tear slid down the corner of her eye. 

Grandma, forgive me. 

She sobbed, making as little noise as possible, but Abel caught it, and his eyes grew heavy with sympathy. 

I came here on a rush and didn’t bring much cash. 

Since Uncle Finn’s won the bid, I’ll arrange for someone else to buy the necklace later. 

No matter the cost, I must get it to Tess. 

A cold light flickered in Abel’s eyes, sharp as a wolf ready to strike. 

But when he looked at Tess, his expression softened instantly, gentle as a calm stream. 

“Finn, you’re the best!” 

A surprised woman’s voice floated nearby. 

Tess paused, tears still falling. 

Then Finn’s calm voice cut through the noise. “It’s a fine necklace.” 

“Of course-it’s Grandma’s heirloom. I love it so much,” Nadine said dramatically, wrapping her arm around Finn’s. 

Finn smoothly dodged her touch. Nadine blinked, then leaned in closer on purpose. 

From a distance, though they didn’t touch, it looked like they were intertwined. 

Their flirtation didn’t go unnoticed by onlookers, who whispered with envy and admiration. 

“Mr. Lock really spoils Ms. Nadine-just because she said she liked it, he dropped 100 million on a simple freshwater pearl necklace.”