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    Erick, typically liberal with his spending on women, found the night’s expenses far exceeding his expectations. Concerned about maintaining his image, he found himself unable to intervene or correct Demi in front of the gathered crowd.


    As the auction neared its conclusion, the final three top-tier items were presented.


    The third-tost item was a winery in Gwylia, an exquisite property valued at two hundred million for its collectible and operational worth. Erick, among others, was visibly interested in the winery.


    However, Kaiden abruptly entered the bidding with an astonishing offer of one billion, swiftly concluding the auction before anyone else could react.


    Ellie, in disbelief, impulsively clutched Kaiden’s sleeve, despite their recent disagreements. She whispered in shock, “Kaiden, are you out of your mind? The winery, at its best, is worth half a billion! Five hundred million, not another cent more!”


    Kaiden, noticing Ellie’s grip on his sleeve, chose not to ask her to let go.


    “Mrs. Thorpe, consider this a lesson in extravagant spending.”


    Ellie was speechless, her earlier attempts at inting auction prices paling inparison to Kaiden’svish expenditure.


    She then noticed Erick’s frustration.


    Ellie recalled Erick’s fondness for collecting red wine. True to her memory, when she nced his way, she saw Erick clenching his teeth—a clear sign of his unresolved frustration.


    Ellie shared in Kaiden’s sense of amusement, realizing that the extravagant spending wasn’ting from her pocket. Moreover, seeing Erick’s difort added to her enjoyment. Why not relish the moment?


    Next up was a limited edition Koenigsegg sports car, with a starting bid of five hundred million.


    “One billion!” Erick immediately doubled the starting price to one billion, evidently eager to secure the car after losing the winery. Bids escted rapidly, reaching 1.4 billion, with Erick still leading.


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    At this point, Kaiden gestured for Ellie to join the bidding, nudging her to raise the paddle and escte the price further.


    Regardless, the funds weren’t Ellie’s concern. She had the liberty to spend as she wished.


    Ellie casually dered, “Let’s add a hundred million.”


    Erick, gritting his teeth, questioned her, “Are you sure you and your friend have enough money to cover that?” Ellie’s interference irked him deeply.


    “Mr. Thorpe, unless you’re God, I’d advise you to focus on your own matters,” Ellie retorted, toying with her auction paddle. The surrounding crowd couldn’t suppress their amusement.


    Erick, struggling to keep hisposure, countered, “Fine, I’ll match that then!”


    Ellie nced at Kaiden, seeking his cue.


    The bidding had spiraled to five times the car’s worth, rendering furtherpetition meaningless.


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