Chapter 54
Becky had onlye here to fulfill her end of the deal, so she had no interest in the items to be
auctioned that night.
Devin, who was sitting next to her, didn’t make any bids, as if nothing attracted him either.
When it became clear that Devin also had no interest in the auction, Becky turned to ask him, “Don’t
you like anything here?”
“I do.”
Devin smiled slightly, picking up a bottle of water and taking a sip. He nced at her and added,
“The one I like can’t be auctioned.”
While his implication was clear as day, Becky smiled innocently and pretended not to understand
what he meant. “Oh, that’s too bad.”
“How about you? Doesn’t anything here tickle your fancy?” Devin asked Becky while he tinkered
idly with the auction paddle in his hand.
Becky was about to shake her head when a picture of a snuff bottle on the big screen caught her
attention.
“It’s beautiful,” she murmured.
Becky knew her father was fond of collecting snuff bottles, and she knew that he’d love this one.
Stevie was visiting Courtbush in a few days, so Becky figured the snuff bottle would make for a nice
surprise when he came.
After all, she was a thoughtful daughter.
Hearing this, Devin asked curiously, “Do you like it?”
Becky nced at Devin and exined briefly, “My father would.”
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“Oh, I see.”
Devin nodded and fell silent.
The snuff bottle was a delicate antique, and its price started at 2.4 million dors.
Only a few people were interested in it, and the price quickly climbed up to 2.6 million after several
rounds of bidding.
After a while, Becky raised her paddle. The auctioneer nced at her and announced, “Thisdy’s
offering 2.8 million!”
As the auctioneer was speaking, Rory suddenly raised his paddle. The auctioneer announced,
“Three million dors from the man over there!”
Devin narrowed his eyes and leaned closer to Becky, whispering, “Do you need help?”
Becky shook her head and smiled. “No, thanks.”
Becky knew the true value of the snuff bottle. Going beyond 3 million dors was too much.
But thinking about how Stevie didn’t have a snuff bottle like this one, Becky was determined to get
it. After thinking about it for a while, she raised her paddle again.
“3.1 million! For thedy in the ck and blue dress!”
“3.2 million! For the gentleman over there.”
Neither Becky nor Rory gave up bidding. Finally, the price reached 4 million.
Finally, Becky snorted and put down the paddle.
She figured she could just let Rory buy the snuff bottle at the unreasonably exorbitant price.
Devin frowned and offered, “Let me help you.”
Becky quickly reached out to stop him from raising his paddle. “Never mind. Just let the idiot take it.
It’s not worth it.”
Hearing this, Devin chuckled and put down his paddle. “Whatever you say.”
No one else made a bid for the snuff bottle. Finally, the auctioneer had to announce that the snuff
bottle was sold for 4 million.
Aiken pursed his lips unhappily. “That snuff bottle isn’t worth 4 million.”
Rory nced at Becky, who was sitting a couple of rows behind him. She was chatting with Devin,
and the two of them were smiling.
Seeing this made Rory quite unhappy. Plus, annoyed by what Aiken said, Rory said irritably, “So
what? I’m rich.”
Aiken clicked his tongue and shook his head wryly. “It’s your money, so it’s your choice.”
But Rory and Aiken didn’te here for a random snuff bottle. They hade specifically for a
painting.
Becky was surprised when she saw thest item of the auction: an excellentndscape painting
from the 12th century. Its starting price was 3 million dors. Devin confidently raised his paddle and
set the bid price at 4 million.
But Devin wasn’t the only one who came for this painting. Rory and Devin battled silently, each one
taking turns raising their paddles. After mere minutes, the price skyrocketed to 7.5 million.
Rory was thest to bid. Becky thought Devin would raise his paddle again, but to her surprise, he
sat in his seat motionlessly.
Becky was stunned. “Mr. Stanley?”
Devin turned to look at Becky with a mischievous smile. “It’s not worth it. I’m going to let the idiot
buy the painting.”