In the Lap of Luxury

Chapter 209

Chapter 209 Pretending to Be Someone She Wasn’t

“Alright, next up, we have a floral–themed b*dycon dress from the 1990s. It has a vintage feel and a collectible value. The starting bid for this b*dycon dress is 500 thousand dollars.”

“550 thousand dollars.”

“600 thousand dollars.”

“700 thousand dollars.”

Quickly, the b*dycon dress was bid up to one million dollars.

Seizing the opportunity, Grace bid. “1.5 million dollars.”

When the people around saw it was Grace, they put down their paddles, not intending to

compete anymore.

But unexpectedly, Benjamin raised his paddle at this moment. “1.8 million dollars.”

This was the first time he bid tonight, and he was trying to snatch this b*dycon dress from

Grace’s hands.

“Wait, what’s happening? Benjamin and Grace are actually competing?”

“Ex–wife versus ex–husband. Who will come out on top?”

“I’m suddenly excited!”

Grace didn’t expect Benjamin to bid. Frowning, she immediately followed up. “2.2 million

dollars.”

In response, Benjamin raised his paddle again. “Three million dollars.” He looked determined to buy that dress.

In fact, he had come tonight for this b*dycon dress, as it had originally belonged to the Hawkins family.

It had been part of Elizabeth’s dowry when she had gotten married. But it had been pawned off during Hawkins Group’s early days.

After Hawkins Group had overcome the crisis, Benjamin had always wanted to buy this dress

back.

However, it had ended up in a museum and had been deemed not for sale. Today, it had finally been brought out for auction.

So Benjamin was determined to get it.

“Four million dollars.” Grace also wanted this b*dycon dress.

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If she could have it for the fashion show, it would wow the audience.

“Six million dollars.

The two of thern kept bidding, showing no hesitation, as if several million were just numbers

to them.

“Eight million dollars.

“Ten million dollars.”

“14 million dollars.”

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The bidding for the dress reached 20 million dollars.

Frowning, Benjamin looked toward Grace, but at this moment, her attention was solely focused on getting that b*dycon dress.

He saw the anticipation in her eyes, which were filled with longing, as if she were looking at something she cherished deeply.

“Mr. Hawkins, we’ve reached 20 million dollars. Are you still bidding?” The host deliberately

reminded him.

Clenching his paddle, Benjamin hesitated for a moment. In the end, he put his hand back down.Content rights by NôvelDr//ama.Org.

“Alright, 20 million dollars, going once.”

“20 million dollars, going twice.”

“Congratulations to Ms. Grace Lewis, who acquired this b*dycon dress for 20 million dollars!”

As the host spoke these words, Grace let out a deep sigh of relief.

Even though she paid several times more than its value, she had finally gotten her hands on the b*dycon dress.

The audience was shocked.

Benjamin had given up just like that? Or was it because he still had some feelings for Grace?

People speculated, but Benjamin just lowered his gaze, showing no expression.

Grace stood up and went to the counter to settle the bill.

Xander followed on her left, not noticing that Benjamin had also stood up and followed.

However, at the payment counter, they saw Sherry looking distressed while making a phone

call.

“Jayda, just lend me three million dollars. I’ll pay you back next month.”

It appeared she was asking for money, and the other party didn’t seem too willing to lend her.

Sherry looked troubled. It was laughable.

She really was pretending to be someone she wasn’t.