Ryan Jennings sat down with Zella Crawford, his gaze fixed in a certain direction.
Zella Crawford asked curiously, "Cousin, what are you looking at?"
Ryan Jennings narrowed his eyes, "I think I just saw someone familiar."
Zella Crawford rolled her eyes, "You must be crazy! You think someone is familiar but you don’t know who it is."
Ryan Jennings smiled.
"Grandma insisted that we must win the ’Affection’ necklace tonight, so you’d better prepare yourself. I see a lot of people have arrived, and the competition might be tough."
Ryan Jennings scoffed, "Who dares to outbid the Jennings Family?"
"Is it a matter of outbidding? It’s about money, okay!"
The Jennings Family had been in the military since the time of Ryan’s great-grandfather. It wasn’t until Ryan decided to venture into business that the military legacy came to a halt.
His company actually thrived, which is why the Jennings Family reluctantly acknowledged him.
Otherwise, Ryan really wouldn’t have so much money to spend frivolously, let alone bid on this bracelet.
Ryan laughed, "Don’t worry, I’m confident."
Eleanor Sterling arrived at her seat where Alaric Faulkner was already sitting.
He hadn’t objected to Eleanor’s request not to come together, knowing she’d eventually be by his side.
Unexpectedly, Estelle Sterling and Caleb Faulkner were there too; when they saw Eleanor, they immediately greeted her sweetly.
It had been a while since Eleanor saw the two little ones, and she missed them dearly. She didn’t expect Alaric to bring them along.
She smiled joyfully and reached out to ruffle their hair.
The two little ones quickly adjusted their seating, making space next to Alaric.
Eleanor Sterling: "..."
Estelle Sterling patted the empty spot and said, "Sister Eleanor, what are you waiting for? Come and sit here!"
Eleanor sighed, giving in. The booth was only so big, there was no need to be pretentious.
She walked over and sat down beside Alaric.
Alaric leaned slightly, whispering in her ear, "If you fancy anything tonight, feel free to bid, I’ll cover it all, okay?"
His breath was so close that it tickled her ear, making Eleanor feel a bit uneasy.
Just as Eleanor was about to respond, Estelle Sterling chimed in, "Any amount is fine?"
Men are most charming when they spend money generously; Estelle winked at him, encouraging him to show off his charm.
Alaric smiled, "Yes."
Estelle quickly nodded, "Then I’ll thank you on behalf of Sister Eleanor first."
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As the time approached, the auction began.
The host walked onto the stage.
"Welcome, esteemed guests, to our auction. All items for auction are listed in the booklet found at your seats, feel free to browse.
From the proceeds of the auction, we will 2% to charity, hoping to help more people..."
After a brief introduction, the auction formally commenced.
Eleanor Sterling picked up the booklet and started flipping through it.
The items were listed in order of auction, along with descriptions.
The bracelet she aimed to win was at the end, with very minimal description.
Only a few brief lines.
Anonymous jewelry designer, made for love.
A determined look flashed in her eyes; she entered the jewelry design industry because of her mother.
Becoming the world’s number one jewelry designer was also inspired by her mother’s example.
She was determined to win that bracelet!