Chapter 659

"Congratulations, Mr. Blackwood!" The brief exchange caught everyone's attention, but the moment passed quickly.

The auction's third item took everyone's breath away - an exquisite vintage pearl necklace. Three flawless 15mm black pearls with natural bronze undertones glimmered in their velvet case. The piece was so rare and valuable that no reference price existed in the market.

The necklace lay in its white satin box, radiating an ethereal glow. The entire room fell silent. Seasoned collectors recognized this as a once-in-a-lifetime find, worth more than the previous two auction items combined.

After a dramatic pause, the auctioneer smiled. "No starting price. Bidding is open."

The absence of a price tag only heightened the excitement. Bids came rapidly. "$10 million." "$20 million."

Evelyn Sinclair glanced at Preston Sinclair, realizing he stood no chance against Nathan Blackwood in this bidding war. She hesitated before speaking. "Preston, this purchase seems unnecessary."

Preston froze. "Don't you like it?"

Evelyn blinked in surprise. His meaning couldn't be clearer. The question wasn't about the necklace - it was about his intentions toward her.