Chapter Seventy-One

The auctioneer went slowly through each item. People were very generous in their donations, going well above what the items were truly worth.

When it came to the Pauline painting, the bids were fast, so Cat knew it wasn’t just her that had fallen in love with it. When it reached $200,000, Cat saw Eric raise his hand, bidding for $250,000.

Alex beside her then lifted his to bid $300,000. It wasn’t long before there was only Alex and Eric bidding against each other, taking the total higher and higher.

Cat leaned in to whisper softly to Rebbeca so no one else could hear. “What the hell is Alex doing? Does he really want the painting that much?”

Rebecca grinned at her. “No, it’s for you. We noticed how much you like the painting and Alex was determined to get it for you. But it looks like someone else saw your interest as well.” Cat’s eyes widened at this information. She wanted to tell Alex to stop. It was so much money for one painting.

Although Cat was aware that paintings could sell fo