Mr. Waggett dreamt of selling at a sky-high price.
Both Wayne Bailey and Maxwell Cameron were prominent figures in Sloviane, each of them a goldmine.
Mr. Waggett rubbed his hands together: "Shall we start the auction now?"
Maxwell Cameron, with a devil-may-care grin on his face, looked poised yet mischievous.
Of course, his target was only Wayne Bailey; Anna Jadwin was merely a pawn...
There was a chance that Wayne Bailey would have to pay an exorbitant price for a worthless stone.
Alternatively, if Wayne Bailey gave up his right to bid, it would mean giving up on Anna Jadwin – a relationship crisis.
Would his reputation take a hit?
When opportunity arises, Maxwell Cameron would buy the gemstone and present it to her in front of everyone at the banquet as a friendly gesture.
Women, they're the most vulnerable when they're at their weakest -