Chapter 26

“Good for you then,” he said, taking a sip from his glass and Amelia just stared at him too stunned to speak.

Just when Xavier had finished speaking, an old man raised his bidding card and the tension began building up inside her.

“I million dollars,” he said

“For a 20-carat ruby?” Xavier asked with a scoff, while Amelia looked at him confused

“1.5 million dollars” a lady not too far from them shouted, raising her bidding card. Her sharp red lipstick was quite evident. It gave her a 1960 look.

“Yes, 1.5 million dollars, anyone else?” the auctioneer asked and Amelia shuddered. The thought of raising her card, declaring a prize that she had never thought of having for a lifetime made her shake.

“1.650 million dollars,” the aged lady in front of them said.

“Yes, let's keep it going” the auctioneer yelled. Amelia began to raise her bidding card slowly, but someone else spoke.

“2 million dollars,” A Brunette woman yelled. Amelia gasped. That was too much. She couldn't see herself bidding