Revenge On My First Love
Chapter 288 I Would Like to Send it to Miss Lawson

"Alright. The first object to be auctioned tonight is a porcelain vase from 700 AD. How exquisite the vase is, everyone. It even displayed people's daily life at that period. Okay, the starting price for this vase is 200,000. Please offer a price at least 10,000 higher each time. The auction starts right now."

Though Sophia thought it was a beautiful vase, it did not interest her so much as to buy it.

But she raised her bidder card when she saw Olivia raise hers.

"300,000."

Hearing Sophia's voice, Olivia turned around.

Roman saw Sophia, too. He couldn't help thinking, 'Does Sophia like it? How about I buy it and give it to her?'

He made a bid as well, "350,000."

A mother knows her son more than anyone.

Olivia patted him on his hand, "The vase is beautiful, but it's not worth so much. Stop offering a price rashly."

Roman was a bit uncomfortable. He murmured, "Mom, if Sophia likes it, would she be moved when I buy it and send it to her?"

"I don't think she likes it. I'm afraid she's only competing with me on purpose."

When hearing Sophia say "400,000", Roman raised his bidder card again without a second thought, "500,000."

"Roman."

Olivia was a bit vexed. What was going on? There were some good stuffs tonight. If their budget ran out now, how could they compete for the rest? "Mom, I just wanted to impress Sophia."

"Not now."

As they were talking to each other, the hostess said, "Calling once, calling twice."

The look on Olivia's face was not good. It seemed her hunch was right. Sophia was only trying to raise the price.

"Last calling."

"Mom, I got it." Roman didn't realize how serious the situation was.

When everyone was looking towards her, Olivia tried to keep the smile on her face. But only she knew how bitter she was on the inside.

Roman stood up, "I would like to give it to Miss Lawson."

Olivia wished she could kick him right now. He promised to do what she told him to, but now he was still acting impulsively!

Now the attention was focused on Sophia.

Her entanglement with Roman and Drake from the Riley family was a known fact.

But it was still quite surprising that Roman would do something like this in public. They would really like to see how Sophia was going to handle it.

Drake glared at Roman. How he hoped he could strangle Roman.

Sophia answered gracefully, "I'm truly flattered, Master Roman. But I don't think that would be necessary. I only make a bid for fun. I'm not that attracted to it."

She implied that she didn't need others to give her what she wanted because she could buy it on her own.

Being turned down in front of so many people was something humiliating for Roman.

Of course, Olivia would not stand to be humiliated like this. She stood up with a smile, "Since Miss Lawson has made her point, we will not force our ideas upon her. On behalf of the Riley family, I would like to donate this vase to the museum. I believe they are in need of it."

How impressive.

When they sat down, Roman was still a bit frustrated. Olivia said in an angry tone, "Did you forget what you are going to do tonight? Roman, I don't want you to make another mistake like this."

It remained to be seen if Roman understood her words.

The following objects were not so interesting until...

"I believe all the ladies present tonight will love the next object, which is a necklace made of natural pink diamonds."

Every female was intrigued by the necklace.

Drake and Bailey looked towards Sophia and Chloe respectively.

Indeed, the necklace was exquisite under the light. It was so stunning that one could stare at it forever.

"Despite the fact that the diamonds are all natural, what's equally valuable is that the necklace was designed by the world-famous designer Noel Cox."

"The starting price is 100 million. Please offer a price at least 1 million higher each time."

It was such a rare jewelry.

Roman knew Sophia definitely fancied it. He raised his bidder card instantly, but was stopped by Olivia.

"What are you doing, Roman?"

"Mom, didn't you see that? Sophia doesn't like the vase, but she definitely loves this one. I'm going to buy it and give it to her."

"Ridiculous. Did you forget what you are here for tonight?"

"But, you approved of my idea of marrying Sophia, and you promised to help me."

"I did, but not in this way. Listen, we don't have that much budget. If we fail, you can forget about marrying her."

"But..."

"Just do as I say."

When they were discussing, someone said, "200 million."

Who could be wealthier than Drake to bid 200 million? No one.

It was more than obvious that Drake was confident in getting the necklace although it was the first time he had made a bid.

Knowing what Drake wanted, many people avoided competing with him. After all, few people could outbid him.

Bailey interrupted, "Sorry, Drake. I want this too."

Drake didn't care at all, "Let the winner get it."

"Damn you two," Flynn cursed, "Don't rub it in my face, okay? Is it that proud to have girlfriends?"

Chloe stopped Bailey before he made a bid, "If you are planning to send it to me, I don't think it's really necessary. If you are going to spend that much, and it eventually still falls into our hands, it's not worth it." Sophia nodded. She thought the same as Chloe.

No matter who was in possession of it, either it was Sophia or Chloe, the other one could take it and wear it without even asking because Sophia and Chloe were so good friends. Bailey got it and did not bid.

Since no one was bidding, the hostess said, "Calling once; Calling twice; So.."

Before he could finish his words, a man interrupted him, "201 million."

It was Roman's voice.

The crowd had thought they would not have the chance to see Drake and Roman competing fiercely for the pink diamond necklace, but Roman did not disappoint them!

Olivia wished she could strangle Roman. If not for so many people watching, she would have done it that way.

Of course, Roman knew what his mother was thinking, "Mom, I cannot let Drake win it so easily."