To Be Yours Again By Taylor Chapter 23


    Chapter 23 Whoever Pays Is a Fool


    Faye noticed the subtle change in Alec’s mood and started to feel very anxious.


    Jenny ignored Alec and Faye. She whispered to Gilbert, “I wonder when they’re going to auction off the


    goods I sponsored.”


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    She was pretty curious about what the bids would be.


    “It’s still early. Mr. Birkett hasn’t released any new work on the market for so many years. Your painting


    is going to be the finale,” Gilbert replied.


    Afterward, he shook his head helplessly and said, “Are you sure it’s not going to be a problem giving


    away Mr. Birkett’s painting just like that?”


    “He’s my mentor. Surely he won’t beat me up for this?” Jenny pouted. “Besides, he already gave me


    that painting. Of course I have the authority to deal with it.


    “That’s true. You’re his mentee. I don’t think he will me you for it.”


    “Why, of course. Mr. Birkett adores me.”


    The two of them spoke softly, so Alec couldn’t hear what they were saying. He could only tell that they


    were enjoying the conversation. Inevitably, he found it annoying.


    “Brother? Ha,” he thought.


    As a man himself, he could tell from Gilbert’s eyes that he had feelings for Jenny. He wouldn’t believe it


    if Gilbert said he only had pure intentions.


    Soon, the auction began. The hall went quiet.


    The first auction item was a diamond ne sponsored by some trust fund baby. When the emcee


    announced his name, he stood up and waved at the crowd. Gilbert asked Jenny if she was interested.


    Jenny shook her head. She had never fancied diamonds that much.


    She didn’t like it, but Faye, on the other hand, was obsessed. Her eyes lit up when she saw therge


    diamond.


    “You like it?” Alec asked.


    “Yup.” Faye nodded. “I’m just admiring it.”


    That sounded a little too fake. If she was really just admiring it, why did she have to tell Alec that she


    liked it? Alec made a bid. Unsurprisingly, he got the diamond. He didn’t even look at it and just handed


    it to Faye. This caused the people to doubt their genuine rtionship


    Was she indeed just his little sister? They found it hard to believe.


    The auction carried on. The following few auction items did not pique Jenny’s interest either She was


    starting to get bored.


    “The next item is a pair of emerald earrings. We’re going to start at five million dors”


    The emcee had just finished his sentence when someone made a bid. It seemed that everybody liked


    this pair of earrings. When Jenny saw the earrings, her eyes lit up as well. She was suddenly wide


    awake. She also liked this pair of earrings


    Gilbert sensed her enthusiasm. He raised his bidding paddle without hesitation. “Ten million dors!”


    “Gilbert…” Jenny turned to look at him.


    If you like it, then I’ll buy it. I may not have everything, but I do have money,” Ever since the auction had


    begun, this was the first item that Jenny liked. He was going to get it no matter what.


    Upon hearing this, Jennyughed. She didn’t refuse either. They didn’t have to act so politely with


    each. other. “Thanks, Gilbert.”


    The bid price of ten million dors caused many to back off. Although those were a great pair of


    earrings, it wasn’t worth more than ten million dors.


    “Ten million dors. Calling once!”


    “Calling twice!”


    “Ten million dors…”


    “20 million dors!” Somebody made another bid. The crowd was in shock. Nobody expected that Alec


    would go after the same goods as Gilbert. Jenny nced at Alec beside her and frowned.


    “Is this man intentionally trying to go against me? Or does Faye want this pair of earrings too?” she


    thought.


    “Mr. Faust.” Gilbert gave a half-smile. Of course he could tell that Alec did this on purpose.


    “It’s an auction, after all; the highest bidder wins. I’m sure you know the rules.”


    In other words, he meant to say, “Fuck off if you don’t have the money”.


    “Ha!” Gilbert chuckled lightly. He raised his bidding paddle the next second, “30 million dors!”


    “40 million dors.” Alec was calm.


    “50 million dors!”


    “60 million dors!”


    Gilbert wanted to make another bid, but Jenny stopped him, “It’s okay, Gilbert. The earrings are great,


    but it’s not worth that price.”


    “60 million dors…whoever pays the price is a fool,” she thought.


    She didn’t want Gilbert to be that fool. As for Alec, he didn’tck money. She couldn’t stop him.