"$45 million first, $45 million second, last chance, sold."
The small hammer struck.
"Jacqueline Thompson, the president of TR Group, please come up. Mr. Silva will personally present the sapphire to you."
I got up gracefully and walked onto the stage.
From the beginning to the end, Elias’ gaze seemed to be stuck to me.
I pretended not to see him. After receiving the sapphire, I bowed towards the crowd and gave a speech with a smile.
$45 million in exchange for TR Group's exposure as well as mine was worth it.
I was sure we would be all over the headlines tomorrow.
When I thought about TR's stock, I felt a lot more relieved.
Love was nothing. I only needed my career.
The next step was the ball.
I gave Ian the sapphire and told him to keep it safe.
Ian took it and said, "Jacqueline, I don't know if we're doing the right thing tonight."
"Of course it's right."
"Why?"