The Million-Dollar Heart by Rebecca Ryan

Chapter 248

After Vivienne had stopped raising the bid, Carl snagged the gernstone numbered 213 for a staggering

12 million dollars

“Vienne, you tricked me Carl’s face turned sour in an instant.

“Weren’t you the one who wanted it so badly that you started a bidding war with me? Vivienne raised

an eyebrow “I let you have it, and now I’m the one at fault?”

She originally intended to play those who were deliberately bidding against her

Cart, on his own accord, decided to oppose her. And now he was blaming her?

“Your Carl was seething with rage

“Carl Ronald was now aware that his younger brother was intentionally bidding against Vivienne. He

was hoping to trap Vivienne, but ended up trapping himself instead Knowing his guilt, Carl glared at

Vivienne and stomped off. Even when the auction staff handed him his winning bidder’s tag, he didn’t

want to accept it

He had spent 12 million dollars on a gemstone full of black moss. He would be lucky if he could even

make a bracelet out of it. He had lost a lot of money

He had already spent 8 million dollars, and now he had to spend another 12 million dollars His

allowance for the next three years was gone. He felt utterly dejected. Cabsta squinted, suspecting she

might have underestimated Vivienne This young woman might seem impulsive, but she had her wits

about her.

She exchanged a look with Jacob, who asked Vivienne tentatively, “Miss Brooks, that stone could

multiply in value once cut open. Are you sure you want to hand it over to your cousin?”

“My cousin seems to want it so badly, so I’m happy to let him have it” Vivienne pointed to a dispirited

Carl standing in the corner and smiled. “Just look how thrilled he is.” He was so thrilled that he nearly

ground his teeth to dust

Jacob was apprehensive. He signaled the plants in the audience that the next time Vivienne bid, they

should not drive up the price maliciously. If Vivienne backed off again, their scheme would have been

for naught.

In the next auction, Eddy secured a stone weighing 18 kilograms for 10 million dollars.

“Calista, my eye for gems is infallible. This stone will certainly reveal a verdant green jadeite with

minimal flaws. You’ll definitely love the finished product.” He cheerfully told Calista

Calista smiled, but her interest in Eddy’s words was negligible. Her eyes were fixed on Vivienne, who

was about to bid for the stone numbered 198.

She was eagerly anticipating that Vivienne would make a hefty purchase, hoping that she wouldn’t

disappoint her.

She wanted to show the Brooks family and Percival how wasteful and stupid Vivienne was. By

spending millions on gemstone gambling, she was practically throwing away the Brooks Group shares

she had just acquired.

People who suddenly came into wealth often spent money recklessly and were most annoying

“This stone, numbered 198, starts at 10 million dollars.”

It was now the turn of stone number 198 to be auctioned. Jacob immediately began urging Vivienne to

buy. “Miss Brooks, this time, you must secure this stone. It’s a great opportunity to make a fortune.”

“12 million. Vivienne, following Jacob’s suggestion, raised her paddle.

Calista’s eyes sparkled with amusement. She had specifically prepared this black stone for Vivienne. It

had almost no obvious qualities, so who knew what was within it? However, black stones were

notorious for their high risk. Although the plants Calista arranged in advance dared not bid against

Vivienne maliciously, there were still many guests thinking that MT Corporation wouldn’t put a stone of

poor quality up for auction with a starting price of 10 million dollars. So, a few people raised their

paddles as

well

The price of stone number 198 had nearly doubled to 28 million dollars.

Calista’s heart pounded as she watched Vivienne closely. Only when Vivienne raised her paddle to call

a price of 30 million dollars did she let out a silent cheer. Vivienne was about to become the

laughingstock of Rivenwood’s high society.

Even if she had only a rudimentary understanding of gemstones, she could tell that stone number 198

had numerous flaws just from looking at its surface. The quality and color of the stone were unknown,

but considering its flaws alone, it was not worth 30 million dollars.

Both Eddy and Carl cast their gazes at Vivienne

Eddy looked at her with contempt. He had already noticed the numerous flaws in stone 198 when he

inspected it earlier. Vivienne must be out of her mind to want to gamble 30 million dollars on it.

Carl’s gaze was dark Vivienne was a real profligate. Earlier, she had trapped him into spending 12

million dollars, and now she was spending 30 million dollars on a stone full of flaws.

She had returned to the Brooks family less than half a day ago and had already spent 30 million

dollars.

He was definitely going to report this to Scott and his grandmother. He couldn’t possibly let this woman

run amok.

Vivienne, have you gone mad? Spending 30 million dollars on this?” Ashley couldn’t understand why

Vivienne would do such a thing. It was one thing to want to gamble 10 million on Carl’s stone, but now

she was spending 30 million!

She used to think Vivienne was quite smart when they were in Havenwood.

The value of this stone is more than 30 million.” Vivienne responded calmly.

Carista and Jacob shared a look, both struggling to suppress their laughter.

ooks Calista walked over to Vivienne. “It’s only natural for Ashley to worry Gambling on stones is a

huge risk. And if you lose, you’re not just losing your mor

of Judith and Scott:

with her arma folded remained silent while watching Calista’s performance quietly

right! You can just squander the money Grandma and Uncle Scott have given your Ashley chimed in.

about 30 million dollars, not just three bucks

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Chapter 248

Ashley couldn’t hold back any longer. Even though Darren was making faces at her, begging her to let

it go, she still threw accusations at Vivienne. “Even if you’ve been wandering around for more than a

decade and Grandma and Uncle Scott want to compensate you, you should know your limits!”

Vivienne laughed How could these people think she was using the Brooks family’s money?

Did she look so poor that she couldn’t even afford 30 million dollars?

If the Brooks are reluctant to spend this measly 30 million, I’m not ” A magnetic and deep voice echoed

from behind Vivienne.

Percival, who had quietly appeared, walked up, wrapping his arm around Vivienne’s waist. “I’ll cover

this 30 million. There’s no need for the Brooks to spend a single dime.”

*Play the generous fool if you want!” Ashley’s face turned pale and green alternately, and she stomped

off with a huff.

She just don’t understand.” Darren apologized profusely to Vivienne for Ashley with a sheepish smile.

“Don’t be upset. Please.”

After saying this, he quickly went after Ashley to comfort her.