NovelEnglish“It seems Mr.
Sullivan truly likes the Beloved.” The host smiled awkwardly and looked at Roger.
“Mr.
Jimenez, would you like to continue
Roger didn’t say anything, but he glanced at Rachel.
Victor noticed it and deliberately leaned forward to block Roger’s view.
Suddenly, Roger’s phone vibrated, indicating someone had sent him a message.
It was from Rachel.
“Thank you.”
Roger stared at the two words and pursed his thin Lips.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtHe had lost count of how many times she had said these words to him.
Every tshe said them, he felt more and more estranged.
He knew she sent the message because she didn’t want him to keep bidding for the necklace.
Rachel was aware of the reason he continued to bid.
He wanted to compete and for once win against Victor.
Also, Roger wanted to gift the necklace to her.
She also knew that she was the only person who could talk him out of it.
She was determined to make him give up on her.
“Mr.
Jimenez.” Seeing that Roger was quiet for a while, the host called out his nsomewhat uncertainly.
“Fine..
I give up!” Roger frowned slightly, and his voice was gentle as always.
But if listened carefully, there was a hint of sadness in his tone.
The host was finally relieved.
She almost thought that these two gentlemen would fight for the necklace all night.
“Two hundred million going once! Two hundred million going twice! Two hundred million going thrice! Sold to Mr.
Sullivan at two hundred million dollars!” The host banged her gavel, and Victor got the necklace.
She unconsciously spoke faster than usual, fearing Roger would back out on his words.
“Congratulations, Mr.
Sullivan! Ladies and gentlemen, thank you for attending the auction.
The auction is officially over! We have arranged a celebration party to thank you for attending the cruise tour and the auction’s success.
Please move to the deck to enjoy the festivities.”
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏmSoon, the staff handed the diamond necklace to Victor.
Rachel stood up, glanced at the jewelry box in his hand, and said,
“I need to go to the restroom.” Then, she turned around to leave.
Suddenly, Victor grabbed her wrist.
Rachel wanted to shake his hand off, but when she looked into his eyes, she stopped.
Confused, she asked, “What’s wrong?”
Victor didn’t answer but just opened the jewelry box and took out the necklace.
He went closer to her and leaned over.
The skin on her neck felt a cool touch.
Victor was putting the necklace on for her, and his fingertips brushed her skin from tto time.
Perhaps because his fingers were cold or because of her subconscious resistance, Rachel’s body stiffened.
When she couldn’t take it any longer, Victor let go of her.
He straightened, looked down at her, and ordered in a deep voice
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