Jilted Ex-wife Billionaire Heiress

Chapter 154 Collectomania

Oliver was immensely grateful to Darya, despite her nonchalant response. 'I truly appreciate your help, Darya.

If it weren't for you, I don't know how I would've survived in this cutthroat industry.' Darya smiled. 'You're welcome. Don't let Amelia get to you.'

Forty-five minutes later, the car pulled into the underground carpark of a hotel.

The auction was taking place in the opulent and luxurious Grand Bellefontaine Hotel, a historic landmark renowned for its exquisite architecture and timeless elegance.noveldrama

The hotel exuded grandeur, featuring ornate chandeliers, marble floors, and gilded accents.

The auction was held in the hotel's grand ballroom, a magnificent space adorned with crystal chandeliers, floor-to-ceiling windows offering panoramic views of the city, and elegant draperies that cascaded to the floor.

The room was filled with round tables covered in white linen, adorned with floral centrepieces and softly lit by candlelight, creating an enchanting ambience.

Darya flipped through the catalogue as she took a seat.

The auction showcased a curated collection of antiques and vintage jewellery, each item steeped in history and

allure.

The pages were filled with pictures and a short description of the items, including antique pocket watches, vintage diamond necklaces that once belonged to members of the royal family, Art Deco emerald rings, and

even Renaissance-era tapestry

Darya was immediately drawn to a pair of Victorian pearl earrings with diamond- studded hooks.

'Do you think Dad will like this antique writing desk?' Callan leaned over and pointed to a page in the catalogue.

'Your collectomania acting up again?'

'Why? What's wrong with this desk?'

'It's humongous! Bigger than the car we came in,' Darya said. 'Where are you going to put it?'

'In his study?'

'Dad already has a writing desk."

'This one's better. Look at the carvings, the rich mahogany finish. I bet it comes with hidden compartments.' 'Well, if you have ten to twenty million dollars to burn, then sure, go for it. Just don't be surprised if you find that desk ending up in the kitchen, used by Uncle Bill to organise his thousand bottles of spices.'

Darya stood up and stretched. 'I'm hungry. I think I'll go hit the refreshment table.' Chapter 154 Collectomania

'Grab me an orange juice,' Callan said.

Darya made her way to the back of the room where a long table was covered with two, three dozen dishes.

As she looked up, her joy was abruptly dampened by an unwelcome sight.

What was Micah doing here?

The same moment she spotted him, Micah saw her as well.

He also noticed the hard-to-ignore handsome faces of Callan and Oliver.

Darya felt Micah's gaze on her, but she brushed it off, not bothering to acknowledge him.

She returned to her seat and settled down, flanked by Callan and Oliver, causing quite a stir among the

onlookers.

The scandal surrounding the three of them had already fuelled people's imaginations, and now they appeared

together, intensifying the gossip even more.

The auction commenced, and the first item on display, to everyone's surprise, was not found in the catalogue and had been introduced into the auction at the last minute.

The spotlight cast a celestial glow upon the exquisite pearl necklace, an antique masterpiece that once adorned the graceful neck of royalty.

Its allure whispered of regal splendour and untold stories, captivating the imaginations of all who beheld it.

The necklace boasted a luminous strand of meticulously selected pearls, each one a resplendent testament to

nature's artistry.

Like drops of moonlight captured within their iridescent depths, these pearls shimmered with a delicate, pearly

luminescence.

Their flawless surfaces exuded a captivating sheen, reflecting the softest hues of rose gold and silver, as if the necklace held within it the secrets of a thousand enchanting nights.

Interwoven amongst the lustrous pearls were intricate golden filigree links, handcrafted with meticulous precision by skilled artisans of a bygone era.

These ornate accents were reminiscent of delicate vines, each curl and twist telling a tale of the painstaking craftsmanship that birthed this extraordinary piece. Adorning the necklace's centre was a radiant pendant, an opulent work of art in its own right, featuring a mesmerizing large pearl cradled within a halo of sparkling diamonds.

The auctioneer waxed lyrical about its history, about princesses who wore it on their wedding day, basking in its luminous embrace as they pledged their love to noble suitors.

As the auctioneer's gavel poised to begin the bidding, anticipation swelled in the room.

Wealthy collectors, romantics, and dreamers alike were spellbound by this timeless masterpiece.

Each hoped to claim the necklace as their own, to wear it as a symbol of everlasting love or to revel in the luxury and allure it bestowed.

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Darya's eyes widened as she gazed at the shimmering pearls.

She had always had a fondness for pearls, and this particular necklace caught her attention instantly.

Eight hundred thousand dollars, someone initiated the bidding

Darya felt that the starting bid was too low, so she decided to raise the stakes.

'One million,' she declared, adding two hundred thousand to the offer.

But then, unexpectedly, Micah chimed in, 'One point five million"

Darya glanced at Micah, surprised to see his unwavering expression fixed upon the pearl necklace.

She couldn't help but wonder why he, of all people, would bid against her for a clearly feminine accessory.

Was he purchasing it for Felicia or Judy?

Or perhaps he had found a new love interest?

Determined not to let Micah snatch away the necklace, Darya raised her bid once more. Two million."

The room fell into a stunned silence at the audacity of the price.

Before anyone could fully recover from the shock, Micah raised the bid again. Two point five million.'

Darya stared at Micah, puzzled by his motives.

Was he intentionally trying to outbid her?

Two point seven million!' Oliver suddenly exclaimed, catching everyone by

surprise.

Darya looked at Oliver with disbelief; after all, he had only just begun his career as an artist.

Such a substantial sum shouldn't be taken lightly.

'Oliver, you don't have to do this for me,' Darya whispered, leaning closer to him, concerned.

Oliver smiled warmly and responded, 'Don't you really want it?"

"There are so many pearl necklaces out there. It's not worth spending such a

fortune on this one,' Darya argued, touched by Oliver's willingness to spend so much for her.

However, she didn't want him to waste his money in vain.

Micah's expression contorted with displeasure as he witnessed Oliver driving up the price for Darya.