Chapter 334

Sophia Laurent's gaze lingered on the gilded tea set displayed on the auction block.

The intricate gold tracery shimmered under the lights, every detail exuding opulence.

She casually raised her paddle. "Two point one million."

Isabella Evans immediately countered. "Two point two million."

"Two point three million."

"Two point four million."

After two bids, Sophia suddenly stopped.

The price quickly soared to four point five million as other bidders joined the fray.

"Four point six million," Sophia spoke again.

Isabella didn't hesitate. "Four point seven million."

"Five million."

"Five point one million."

"Five point five million."

"Five point six million."

Isabella stubbornly matched every bid with a minimal ten-thousand increase.

Sophia turned to study her, brows slightly furrowed.

A glint of triumph flashed in Isabella's eyes.

"Five point six million going once... sold!"

When the gavel fell, Sophia didn't raise her paddle again.

Isabella lifted her chin with a victor's smile.

The Valdemar heiress wasn't so impressive after all.

The next lot soon appeared.

"A 5A-grade tanzanite necklace. Starting bid at three hundred thousand."

Sophia immediately raised her paddle. "One million."

Gasps rippled through the crowd.

Isabella chuckled and countered. "One point one million."

"Two million."

"Two point one million."

"Three million." Sophia's bids came without hesitation.

The price had already far exceeded market value.

Isabella kept pace. "Three point one million."

Whispers spread among the guests.

Everyone recognized this escalating duel.

After a brief silence, Sophia suddenly declared: "Five million."

The room fell utterly still.

The staggering jump left the audience breathless.