To Be Yours Again by Taylor

Chapter 23 Whoever Pays Is a Fool

Faye noticed the subtle change in Alec’s mood and started to feel very anxious.

Jenny ignored Alec and Faye. She whispered to Gilbert, “I wonder when they’re going to auction off the goods I sponsored.”

She was pretty curious about what the bids would be.

“It’s still early. Mr. Birkett hasn’t released any new work on the market for so many years. Your painting is going to be the finale,” Gilbert replied.

Afterward, he shook his head helplessly and said, “Are you sure it’s not going to be a problem giving away Mr. Birkett’s painting just like that?”

“He’s my mentor. Surely he won’t beat me up for this?” Jenny pouted. “Besides, he already gave me that painting. Of course I have the authority to deal with it.

“That’s true. You’re his mentee. I don’t think he will blame you for it.”

“Why, of course. Mr. Birkett adores me.”

The two of them spoke softly, so Alec couldn’t hear what they were saying. He could only tell that they were enjoying the conversation. Inevitably, he found it annoying.

“Brother? Ha,” he thought.

tell from Gilbert’s eyes that he had feelings for Jenny. He wouldn’t believe it if Gilbert said he

auction began. The hall went

necklace sponsored by some trust fund baby. When the emcee announced his name, he stood up and waved at the

the other hand, was obsessed.

like it?” Alec asked.

Faye nodded. “I’m just admiring it.”

it, why did she have to tell Alec that she liked it? Alec made a bid. Unsurprisingly, he got the diamond. He didn’t even look at it and just handed it to Faye. This caused the

just his little sister? They found it hard to

on. The following few auction items did not pique Jenny’s interest either She was starting

of emerald earrings.

had just finished his sentence when someone made a bid. It seemed that everybody liked this pair of earrings. When Jenny saw the earrings,

He raised his bidding paddle without hesitation. “Ten million dollars!”

Jenny turned to look at him.

like it, then I’ll buy it. I may not have everything, but I do have money,” Ever since the

refuse either. They didn’t have to act so politely with each. other. “Thanks, Gilbert.”

were a great pair of earrings, it wasn’t worth more than ten

dollars.

“Calling twice!”

“Ten million dollars…”