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219 Chapter 219: Asking to Reconcile

219 Chapter 219: Asking to Reconcile

Just when everyone thought the bidding would continue to drag on, Caleb Lockwood called out an unprecedented high price.

“Five billion.”

In an instant, the entire first banquet hall fell silent.

Five billion?!!!

Serena Jennings stared at Caleb Lockwood with incredulous big eyes.

Seated at the same table with Caleb were Arthur Lockwood, Lilian Young, Aaron Linton, Jade Shaw, and Chance Bell, all of whom were

dumbfounded.

However, Wendy Linton, as the adopted daughter, seemed the calmest, her fiery red lips curving into a bright and confident smile, as if it

was no big deal at all for Caleb Lockwood to spend five billion on her.

She was worth that amount.

Five billion US Dors was an astronomical figure for Serena Jennings.

Even as the recognized identity of the BYC Master, she never dared to imagine that her design could one day fetch such a price of five

billion US Dors.

Ian ckwood, beside her, not only wasn’t angry but instead pushed his gold–rimmed sses up, unable to hold back his amusement.

Finally, the host on stage reacted and began to shout:

“Five billion US Dors, first call.”

“Five billion US Dors, second call…

The final price and buyer of Serena Jennings‘ donatedb were no longer in doubt, and everyone was silently waiting for the hammer

to fall.

“Five billion US Dors, third call… sold.”

Caleb Lockwood paid and acquired the auction item.

“We sincerely thank Mr. Lockwood for his support of our charity foundation.”

Caleb Lockwood nodded silently, lowered his gaze, and looked at theb inside the gift box.

From up close, theb showcased Serena Jennings‘ unique top–notch craftsmanship and design philosophy.

Wendy Linton fiddled with her golden curls.

Though she didn’t like gold, wearing such a five–billion–dorb should certainly enhance her looks, right?

Just when everyone thought they would see Caleb Lockwood solemnly gift the invaluableb to Wendy Linton, Caleb took theb

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from the gift box and walked to the next table, towards Serena Jennings,

Under Serena Jennings‘ bewildered gaze, Caleb Lockwood raised his hand and ced theb in Serena’s updo.

The scene instantly erupted with astonishment.

Serena Jennings was stunned.

Beside her, Ian ckwood’s smile remained unchanged, as if he had anticipated Caleb Lockwood’s actions.

On the other side, Peter’s face darkened.

Prince William smelled the scent of gossip and watched Caleb Lockwood and Serena Jennings with keen interest.

At the neighboring table, Arthur Lockwood and Lilian Young’s expressions were the most dramatic.

Especially Lilian Young.

She opened her mouth several times but didn’t know if she should say something to the Linton Family.

Lilian Young could hardly fathom Caleb Lockwood spending five billion to buy Serena Jennings‘ donated item, only to give it back to her.

Beside her, Arthur Lockwood drank several gulps of wine, looking as if he might explode from anger.

The Linton Family, however, did not have as strong a reaction as the Lockwood Family.

Aaron Linton observed the interaction between Serena Jennings and Caleb Lockwood, slightly frowning with a deeply meaningful look.

Jade Shaw saw Serena wearing the five–billion–dorb, her face showing a faint, gentle smile.

Wendy Linton silently ate sea urchin, but her previously confident smile became noticeably stiff.

Serena Jennings touched theb in her hair.

“It’s a gift for me?”

Her question was, of course, directed at Caleb Lockwood.

Caleb Lockwood was staring at her, his gaze as inscrutable as ever.

He simply nodded indifferently.

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Serena Jennings didn’t ask Caleb Lockwood why.

She simply realized that men with power and money who have an excessive desire to win really do not think of money, as money.

However, considering this auction was for charity, her donated item fetching such an exorbitant price wasn’t all that bad.

Caleb Lockwood stood beside Serena Jennings, his gaze never leaving her face.

He had thought that after defeating allpetitors and spending five billion dors to buy thisb for Serena, she would be moved to

tears.

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No woman would refuse jewelry worth five billion dors.

Nor would any woman remain unmoved by a man who gave her such jewelry.

However, Serena Jennings‘ reaction was vastly different from what Caleb had imagined.

Wearing the five–billion–dorb, Serena stood up under the scrutiny of the crowd, facing Caleb Lockwood.

Caleb Lockwood realized that although Serena’s attire today was in makeup with a clean–cut dress, the addition of the gleaming gold

Seeing Caleb Lockwood staring intently at her, Serena smiled gently. fnd618 Th? link to the orig?n of this information r?sts ?n Find~Novel/fnd618

“Thank you…”

A simple two words, but it made Caleb Lockwood feel the blockage in his chest dissipate..

Yet the next second, he saw Serena take off theb, step forward, and hand it back to the host.

Serena whispered something to the host, and Caleb Lockwood only saw the host’s expression transition from shock to hesitation, then

awkwardly nce at him.

Following that, the host took the stage again, putting the goldenb back into the disy box for auction items.

“Miss Jennings has expressed her desire to donate theb back to our charity foundation, so we will conduct a second auction for this

goldenb.”

As soon as the host said this, the scene was once again filled with astonishment.

Ian ckwood covered his mouth to stifle augh, though theughter was still evident.

Though guests came from all over the world to attend this auction, not all were from Country A–some foreigners had also heard rumors

about Serena Jennings and Caleb Lockwood.

“This Miss Jennings seems to be President Lockwood’s ex–wife.”

“Really? So is President Lockwood… trying to reconcile but got rejected?”

“But didn’t they say the Lockwood Family’s current goal is a marriage alliance with the Linton Family?”

“Who knows… but if President Lockwood truly wanted an alliance with the Linton Family, why wouldn’t he give thatb to the Linton

heiress? Thatb is valued at five billion dors!”

“It seems that this Miss Jennings hasn’t been known for any particr background… If just relying on personal excellence, she might not

match up to the Linton heiress.”

“So is there some secret dramatic tension of love and hate between them in high society?”

The guests exchanged remarks, all bing interested in the rtionship dynamics between Serena Jennings, Caleb Lockwood, and Wendy Linton.

Caleb Lockwood quietly returned to his seat.

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His face was expressionless, but his entire aura had turned much colder.

No one would have a pleasant expression after losing five billion dors for nothing

Arthur Lockwood was already so angry he had a stomach ache.

But in front of the Linton Family, he couldn’t reprimand Caleb, so he had to endure it.

However, Lilian Young couldn’t hold it in.

“That Serena Jennings is really ungrateful, isn’t she? How could she donate such an expensiveb once it’s given to her? Who does she

think she is!”

Lilian Young muttered softly, observing that Aaron Linton, Jade Shaw, and Chance Bell’s expressions became serious, even tinged with a

She thought the Linton Family was angry because Wendy Linton didn’t get theb, so she nudged Caleb Lockwood with her high heel.

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