Chapter 112 You’re the Best


    A sharp wave of fear squeezed Tess’s heart.


    Of course, she didn’t think Finn cared about some in pearl ne. His bid had to mean something else entirely.


    As a jolt of shock ran through her, Tess caught Nadine’s eyes locked on her-bold, victorious, andpletely unrestrained.


    No longer fragile around Finn, Tess straightened her back, her gaze shining with clear pride.


    Abel frowned, surprised by Finn’s sudden interest.


    Uncle Finn?


    Why would he even care about this pearl ne?


    Though confused, Abel raised the bid anyway. “Fifty million!”


    I’m Uncle Finn’s nephew. He’ll probably see how serious I am and back down.


    The whispered “fifty million” floated past Tess’s ears like a soft breeze. She pressed her lips tight.


    That’s a lot of money… Never mind. No matter what, I’d rather lose everything than let go of Grandma’s heirloom.


    The bid jumped five times over, leaving the crowd not only stunned but frozen.


    A simple freshwater pearl ne marked up to a staggering 50 million!


    Most of Aetheris’s wealthy elite, proud of their status, silently cursed the absurdity.


    But none dared say a word.


    After all, one of the bidders was Finn, the richest man in Aetheris. Who’d risk their reputation here?


    Eyes drifted to the corner.


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    So why is he not just holding his ground but raising the stakes so high?


    Could this in strand of pearls really be that important?


    “Seventy million.”


    Finn’s voice was calm, like tossing out huge numbers was nothing.


    Tess’s lips parted slightly, her heart twisting like it’d been stabbed.


    Why?


    He knows it was my Grandma’s ne, but just because of Nadine’s petty pride, he’s set on winning.


    The price climbed to 70 million. Even Abel felt the pressure.


    He was supposed to be low-key, mung !!!


    from the people from Rumsford, a risk he didn’t want.


    Besides, he didn’t have that kind of cash on hand.


    Abel shot Finn a confused look.


    Can’t Uncle Finn cut me some ck after I’vee all this way?


    Finn just nced at him without interest, then looked away slowly.


    His eyes lingered briefly on Tess’s pale face.


    His fingers clenched tight.


    Finn pulled himself together, but questions flooded his mind.


    Why is Tess with Abel? When did they meet?


    She turned me down but agreed to be Abel’s date?


    Finn’s thoughts grew dark, his eyes shadowed with bitterness.


    “One hundred million.”


    His voice was cold, almost harsh. He didn’t even wait for Abel to respond before raising the bid again.


    It was like a bomb exploded in the room, leaving everyone stunned.


    Many rubbed their eyes, wide-eyed, desperate to understand what made this simple ne so special.


    Abel’s face went pale.


    Tess’s heart, already hanging by a thread, shatteredpletely.


    One hundred million.


    A in freshwater pearl ne bid up to 100 million.


    If it wasn’t personal, what else could drive Finn to such lengths?


    Abel lowered his head awkwardly, eyes full of regret. “Sorry, I don’t have that kind of money right now… ”


    “It’s okay.”


    Tess pressed a gentle hand over his, quietlyforting both him and herself.


    One hundred million for a pearl ne.


    Hershes dropped, and a single tear slid down the corner of her eye.


    Grandma, forgive me.


    She sobbed, making as little noise as possible, but Abel caught it, and his eyes grew heavy with sympathy.


    I came here on a rush and didn’t bring much cash.


    Since Uncle Finn’s won the bid, I’ll arrange for someone else to buy theer.


    No matter the cost, I must get it to Tess.


    A cold light flickered in Abel’s eyes, sharp as a wolf ready to strike.


    But when he looked at Tess, his expression softened instantly, gentle as a calm stream.


    “Finn, you’re the best!”


    A surprised woman’s voice floated nearby.


    Tess paused, tears still falling.


    Then Finn’s calm voice cut through the noise. “It’s a fine ne.”


    “Of course-it’s Grandma’s heirloom. I love it so much,” Nadine said dramatically, wrapping her arm around Finn’s.


    Finn smoothly dodged her touch. Nadine blinked, then leaned in closer on purpose.


    From a distance, though they didn’t touch, it looked like they were intertwined.


    Their flirtation didn’t go unnoticed by onlookers, who whispered with envy and admiration.


    “Mr. Lock really spoils Ms. Nadine-just because she said she liked it, he dropped 100 million on a simple freshwater pearl ne.”