Classic Novel
Chapter 373
Chapter 373
"Are they our main competitors?"
Upon hearing that there were three other VIPs, Coralie was a little nervous.
They did not see anyone when they came in just now. Coralie thought that there were only the two of
them upstairs, but she did not expect attendees in the two other VIP lounges beside them.
"Yes, it's fine."
Skylar did not think it was a big deal.
The price of this diamond ring was raised to 20 million dollars during the auction among the small
bidders downstairs.
When someone bid for 22 million dollars, the bidding stopped.
The host looked over the stage and said, "22 million, going once."
Hearing this, Skylar said to the service staff next to him, "30 million."
Upon hearing that, the service staff immediately sent in the order.
Soon after, the host said, " 30 million dollars from the guest in VIP Room 1."
The audience burst into an uproar.
When Coralie heard Skylar's price, she was on the verge of breaking down. "Why did you raise it to 30
million so soon? If nobody else bids, you can get it for 23 million."
During this time, there was no sound or movement from the two rooms next to them.
Coralie firmly believed that they did not want it.
The difference was seven million, not seven hundred!
However, just as Coralie was blaming Skylar, the host announced, "32 million from the guest in VIP
Room 3."
Coralie realized that she was overthinking...
"33 million."
Skylar said.
Soon after, 34 million came out of VIP Room 3.
Coralie heard the price and wanted to persuade Skylar, "Let's forget it, the price is already at 34
million."
"35 million."
Skylar did not answer her.
However, when the host announced Skylar's bidding price, which was 35 million, the VIP rooms next to
him did not bid anymore.
The host repeated, "35 million, going once."
"35 million, going twice."
"35 million, going thrice."
When Coralie heard thrice, she was so nervous that her heart almost jumped out. She was really
worried that the room next to her would increase the price.
However, she had nothing to be worried about.
At last, the host said, "Sold."
Upon hearing the word, Coralie let out a sigh of relief.
As the diamond ring had reached the deal price, the manager of the auction house rushed over and
stood at the door, asking, "President Holland, how would you like to pay?"
"By check"
Skylar had already prepared the money as the following day was the engagement banquet. Therefore,
they must get the ring that day.
After Skylar handed the check, the manager quickly handed the check over to the Finance Department
to withdraw the money.
Skylar took Coralie outside. After only a few steps, he saw Franklin Moore walking over with a young
model.
It was clear that he was the one who bid too.
When Franklin saw Skylar walking out from VIP Room 1, he immediately said, "Oh, if I had known
earlier that it was you who bid for this ring, I would have raised the price a little higher."
The woman next to Franklin, who had a great figure and was wearing a short skirt and t-shirt, delicately
uttered, "Oh, the bidding was with President Holland. Then, we definitely could not compete with him."
Skylar did not bother replying to them and left with Coralie.
When they were waiting for the financial deposit in the lounge, Coralie was a little annoyed, "Franklin
changes his girlfriend every day. Why would he buy the ring that is tens of millions of dollars?"
Coralie remembered the last time she met Franklin, he was with another woman. She was sure that
this was a new girlfriend.
"Of course, he will not buy it. He was sure that someone else would offer a higher price, therefore he
raised the bidding price to please the woman."
Skylar sat on the sofa with his legs crossed. However, he did not care too much about this matter.
"But he raised you 5 million dollars."
"If he did not bid, the people in VIP Room 2 would have. I have inquired; the people in VIP Room 2 are
the Jakemans from the Chamber of Commerce. It was clear that the price we offered was beyond their
expectations, so they chose to give up."
Skylar explained. 35 million dollars was the normal market price for this diamond ring. Even if it was
above the market price, it would not exceed much.
Between the three parties, Franklin was there to join in the fun. The Jakemans were there to invest,
and Skylar was the only one who wanted to buy it as a gift.
After a while, the manager and around seven bodyguards came to the lounge. The manager was
holding a black safe in his hand and asked, "President Holland, the ring is here. Would you like to
check it? How are you going back?"
"Give it to me directly."
Skylar did not think that it was too expensive.
When the manager heard this, he quickly said, "President Holland, let us escort you out. This ring is so
valuable. What if..."
"That's right. What if you bumped into a robber..."
In Coralie's point of view, 35 million was a very large amount.
Skylar did not say much. Instead, he took the ring box out of the safe, opened it and gave it a quick
check. After confirming that it was the diamond he wanted, he asked, "Is the ring made according to
her size?"
"Yes, that's right."
The manager answered.
Skylar placed the ring box in his pocket, took Coralie in his arms, and said, "Let's go and get
tomorrow's dress."
"Oh dear... Are we really going to leave just like that?"
"Yes, let's go. We will follow a few cars out as a ruse."
They left using the other elevator and returned to their car.
After that, they went to a studio and picked up Coralie's dress before returning home.
She stood in front of the bed and looked at the red dress. On the dress, there was a delicate, hand-
embroidered design by an old tailor.
"Do you like it?"
Skylar walked over and put his arms around Coralie's waist from behind.
"Yes. We are getting engaged tomorrow. It feels like we have walked a long journey together, and
suddenly it became a 100-meter sprint."
Coralie still could not believe that she and Skylar would be getting engaged tomorrow.
"Yeah, I've waited for too long and I don't want to wait any longer." Skylar lowered his head slightly and
kissed Coralie's long hair. "After we're engaged, I will plan our wedding ceremony and give you the
perfect wedding."
The engagement was only the first step, after which there would be the real wedding.
"Actually, Skylar, you do not need to spend so much money. I'm satisfied just being with you."
Coralie's heart ached forthat diamond ring that was worth more than 30 million dollars. Coralie would
really hate it if Skylar held an extravagant wedding ceremony for her.
Skylar turned Coralie to face him and said earnestly, "Actually, I have investigated your wedding with
Howard. You did not have a wedding ceremony, wedding photos, or a honeymoon. You only got a
marriage certificate, didn't you?"
Upon hearing Skylar mentioning Howard, Coralie was dumbfounded and nodded after a while.
Yes, there was no wedding ceremony when she married Howard.
At that time, she was young and felt that Howard did not have much money. Nothing else mattered as From NôvelDrama.Org.
long as Howard treated her well. However, things didn't turn out as expected.
"What he did not give you, I will give it all to you." Skylar opened his arms and embraced Coralie. He
said gently, "We have worked so hard along the way, and we will not let this hinder us."