Chapter 123
Marissa chuckled in herself, thinking. ‘Kayla is definitely a good weapon. Then, she looked up at Paisley, curious to see how Paisley would react to being accused of faking the bid.
Marissa thought. Paisley, I don’t believe you do have 33 million dollars. If Paisley really has 33 million dollars, why would she live in such a placer She had been to Paisley’s house to pick up Grayson. Paisley lived in a very ordinary neighborhood.
Kayla’s words stirred up a storm. People began to speculate. “She dares to fake a bid openly! Impossible, right? But that lady doesn’t even have a proper seat. She’s sitting with those poor kids…”
At that moment, Diana, who had been silently observing, sailed and said in a neutral tone. “All guests who are allowed to enter the venue and participate in the bidding have gone through a financial verification process. Ms. Vanderbilt, you didn’t know that?”
Kayla froze, thinking. I indeed knew nothing about that. She had come with Marissa today, thinking they were just meeting Nion. It wasn’t until she arrived at the venue that she realized it was an auction, and Nion’s painting was one of the items up for bid.
‘But if I didn’t know, did Marissa not know either! Kayla thought, turning to look at Marissa
Marisa gave an awkward smile and was actually irritated by Diana’s interference. “I knew. 1 just didn’t expect Ms. Sutton would have bidding qualifications. I thought there was some misunderstanding”
Kayla, convinced by Marissa’s explanation, turned her focus back to competing with Paisley.
Paisley remained calm and kindly reminded her, “Ms. Vanderbilt, if you don’t raise your bid, the painting will be mine.”
Kayla startled, quickly shouted, “Torty million dollars.”
“Forty–five million
“Tifty million”
“Fifty–five million”
No matter how much Kayla offered Paisley countered with five million more.
The auction hall had become so quiet that one could hear a pin drop, with only the voices of Paisley, Kayla, and the auctioneer fillin
filling the air.
The auctioneer was so excited that his voice was nearly giving out. Kayla, too, was stunned. She never imagined she would be driven into such a corner by Paisley.
Kayla had bid up to 55 million dollars. Though she came from the Vanderbilt family, the funds she lud at her disposal were limited. She lived mostly on pocket money, and at most, she could expect some dividends at the end of the year.
At this point. Kayla was feeling drained. She looked at Marissa for help, thinking. If I keep raising the bid, I’ll definitely run out of money. Then have to ask Dom for it. Hopefully, Marisu will help me talk to him so I won’t get scolded too badly
Marissa, sensing Kayla’s thoughts, realized she couldn’t make any promises. She and Dominick weren’t married, so she didn’t have the right to ask him for money on Kayla’s behalf.
Marissa began to regret bringing Kayla here. She hadn’t expected Kayla to be so impulsive, and she hadn’t expected Paisley to have this kind of financial power. Marissa looked at Paisley, her eyes filled with complex emotions.
“Well, Ms. Vanderbilt, are you raising the bid?” Paisley’s tone remained light, as if 55 million dollars was nothing to her.
The auctioneer began the final call, “Ms. Sutton bids fifty–five million dollars. Fifty–five million dollars once. Fifty–five million dollars twice. Fifty- five…
“Sixty million.” Kayla gritted her teeth and finally shouted the amount. Then, she anxiously looked at Paisley. This sixty million dollars was the maximum she could offer
“Oh my. Sixty million dollars, the crowd gasped in shock. No one had expected Nion’s painting to reach a price of sixty million dollars.
