"Five hundred thousand," the auctioneer announced.
"Six hundred thousand," Jensen countered immediately.
"We have six hundred thousand. Any other bids?"
Sienna decisively raised her paddle. "Six hundred and fifty thousand!" She knew Jensen was just an ordinary guy. It was a miracle he was even at an auction like this. If he was willing to spend his savings on a tea set, he must really want it. If she bought it and gave it to him, he would be so impressed! With that thought, she raised her paddle even higher. Before Jensen could speak, she called out, "One million!"
"One million from the lady in the back! Do I hear any higher? Going once, going twice…"
Jensen frowned and lowered his paddle.
"What's wrong?" Rebekah asked. "Is that over your budget?"
Jensen nodded. "My boss said not to go over a million."
"Will you get in trouble for not getting it?"
He shook his head. In reality, his father would probably lecture him endlessly. He could have just bought it outright, but he didn't want to risk exposing his true identity in front of Rebekah over something so trivial.
"Sold! For one million!"
Sienna beamed. She couldn't wait to see the look on Jensen's face when she gave him the tea set. Maybe he'd even fall into her arms tonight!
She wouldn't give up. She raised her paddle. "Six hundred thousand."
"Seven hundred thousand."
"Eight hundred thousand."
"One million!"
No matter what Rebekah bid, Candice immediately topped it. Now, at one million, Rebekah had reached her limit. She wanted to bid again, but she was out of money.
"Go on, Rebekah," Candice taunted. "Did Benjamin cut you off? Are you out of cash? It seems like fate has decided you don't deserve Grandma's painting. You stole my life for so many years. Now, you're going to pay it all back, piece by piece."

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