Chapter 136 I Haven't Been Doing Well

• “The next piece up for auction is a necklace called ‘Broken-Winged Butterfly.’ The starting bid is five million.”
• The auctioneer’s voice echoed through the room as Adela’s design was unveiled. The moment it was displayed, murmurs of admiration and discussion filled the air. Adela sat beside Layson, her heart racing. She couldn’t help but glance at him, only to find him looking at the necklace with a faint, enigmatic smile.
• “Five and a half million!” someone called out, raising their paddle.