CHAPTER 89: CHAPTER 89: JUST BOUGHT IT FOR HER TO PLAY WITH

That night, the two finished their tasks and set off for Greenwood Manor!

This auction was of extremely high caliber, and those attending were either wealthy or noble.

By the time they arrived, the place was already quite crowded.

Josee Sheffield, with his distinguished status, was naturally seated in the front-row VIP section.

As for Sabrina Hayes, her invitation was given by Nash Spencer, and her seat was even better, right near the center.

The two decided to sit together!

Soon after sitting down, someone approached them.

Initially, Sabrina didn’t pay attention and was focused on the auction catalog in her hand.

It wasn’t until Josee nudged her lightly.

Sabrina looked up, about to ask in confusion, when she unexpectedly saw Jordan Hawthorne and Brooke Sinclairs.

Both of them were dressed in their finest.

The man wore a black suit with subtle patterns, exuding a cold and noble aura.

The woman wore a form-fitting white gown, accentuating her lovely waist, appearing especially sexy and charming.

Standing side by side, at first glance, you’d think they were wearing matching outfits.

Sabrina’s words got stuck in her throat instantly, and her gaze turned cold.

Why do I always run into them?

She frowned, looked away, and ignored them.

Jordan naturally also noticed Sabrina.

Upon seeing her with Josee again, his eyes darkened suddenly, and a trace of displeasure flitted across his brow.

These past days, he had messaged her, asking about Zara.

But Sabrina hadn’t replied a single word.

Yet now, she seemed to be chatting animatedly with Josee!

Seeing his attention was all on Sabrina, Brooke felt a bit unhappy, but she feigned surprise on the surface, saying, "What a coincidence, I didn’t expect to meet Sabrina here. President Sheffield seems to value her quite a lot, taking her everywhere.

The Yates’ family gathering last time, and tonight’s auction... Sabrina’s research skills must be exceptional, right?"

Her words were subtly hidden.

But the implied meaning was very clear, as if to tell Jordan that the two of them indeed had an unusual relationship.

Jordan’s brow furrowed tightly, and the temperature around him seemed to drop by a few degrees.

Brooke achieved her goal, a glance of triumph flashed in her eyes, yet she spoke softly, "Let’s sit down, Jordan, the auction is about to start!"

Jordan sat down coldly, without responding.

This situation naturally caught the attention of those around them.

After all, as the current helmsmen of two major companies, their identities were top-notch, and previously, there had been a conflict at a banquet, so meeting again now inevitably led to some gossip.

"Has Mrs. Hawthorne divorced President Hawthorne? Is that why he’s bringing another woman to the auction?"

"No, right? Before this, there was a time when Mrs. Hawthorne powerfully crashed a party just for a divorce. He’s been taking Brooke Sinclair to public events more than once or twice!"

"Does that Sinclair woman lack men that badly? They’re not even divorced, and she’s brazenly clinging to someone else’s husband, shamelessly playing the mistress."

"It really is despicable, no wonder Mrs. Hawthorne is causing a commotion!"

"Just divorced, dragging a burden, rushing back to ruin someone else’s marriage, truly disgraceful. I detest mistresses more than anything."

"Then what’s going on between Mrs. Hawthorne and President Sheffield? Their relationship also seems unusual, doesn’t it?"

"They’re just business partners, nothing else. We all saw the collaboration with the Yates family before!"

"So, Mrs. Hawthorne is quite impressive, right? Not as useless as the rumors say?"

"And she’s prettier than the mistress. What is President Hawthorne even thinking?"

"..."

Amidst all the chatter, the two couldn’t help but be compared.

Brooke Sinclair was repeatedly belittled and scorned, making her face turn black with anger!

She couldn’t accept her image being tarnished and being overshadowed by Sabrina!

Before this, whenever she stood beside Jordan, she was the one being praised and flattered.

How did the wind change after just a few parties?

She couldn’t help but feel wronged, instinctively glancing toward Jordan beside her, hoping for some comfort.

Instead, the man’s attention was not focused on those people; his deep eyes kept subtly drifting toward Sabrina not far away.

She felt a blockage in her heart, beginning to resent Sabrina.

This bitch, always ruining my plans!!!

Sabrina didn’t spare them a single glance from start to finish.

She rarely attended such auctions and was quickly engrossed by the items in the catalog, chatting casually with Josee.

As time passed, the auction finally commenced, and the guests’ attention shifted.

The auctioneer took the stage, gave a brief speech, then presented the first auction item.

It was a luxurious sapphire necklace.

Whether in terms of cutting craftsmanship or age, it was from the last century, hence incredibly expensive.

The starting bid began directly at five million!

Brooke, having just lost face, was determined to redeem herself.

So when the price reached thirty million after a few rounds, she bid, "Forty million!"

With this voice, those who originally wanted to bid backed off.

Raising by ten million at once was indeed extravagant, but it already exceeded the value of the necklace.

Continuing to bid up wasn’t worth it; they’d rather buy a real antique!

Many quietly gave up and chose not to participate further.

Brooke noticed this and inwardly felt pleased.

She sensed that the gaze of the crowd had changed a bit, no longer as critical as before!

Sabrina and Josee noticed too.

The former looked indifferent with little reaction, while the latter displayed an amused smile.

The auctioneer had asked twice already, "Anyone else willing to bid?"

No one below answered.

When asked the third time, Josee lazily spoke, "Eighty million."

The whole place was in an uproar.

Who raises the price by half at once?

Brooke was also somewhat stunned.

Even the auctioneer was surprised, "Are you... sure?"

Josee grinned, displaying a roguish charm, "Sure, bidding casually, just buying it for someone to play with!"

While speaking, he gave Sabrina a fleeting glance.

Sabrina was filled with question marks: ???

What do you mean by looking at me?

Josee chuckled, seeming not to notice the questioning in her eyes.

Their eye contact and interaction added a peculiar meaning in others’ eyes.

Brooke was furious.

Did Josee Sheffield lose his mind?

It’s one thing to intentionally outshine me, but to raise the bid by such a huge amount.

Even though the Sinclair family was gaining business through alliances with the Hawthorne Group, such an exorbitant expenditure on one necklace was intolerable!

But Josee seemed to have predicted this, looking over with a playful gaze, asking, "Still going?"

Brooke’s face turned livid with rage.

If she continued, it would be a major financial hemorrhage.

But if she didn’t, she risked being ridiculed!

Besides, it seemed Josee was buying it for Sabrina...

How could she let Sabrina step over her?

Clenching her teeth, Brooke suppressed her emotions for a while and coldly said, "Eighty-one million!"

Josee replied lazily, "One hundred million!"

The guests were shocked.

Sabrina was a bit dumbfounded too, quickly urging, "Are you crazy? There are far better ways to spend money than on some lousy necklace.

Why not invest directly into the research lab?"

Josee glanced at her reassuringly, yet said, "I know you really want it, don’t worry, no matter the cost tonight, I’ll win it for you!"

Sabrina, "???"

I don’t want it!

Stop talking nonsense!

I really don’t want it!!