Veronica's POV
"50 million!"
The auctioneer's voice cracked with shock. "This incredible bid of 50 million comes from Veronica!"
I felt every pair of eyes in the room turn toward me as I held my paddle steady. Caspian's face darkened like a storm cloud. He'd finally crawled out to this charity event to polish his tarnished reputation, and here I was, throwing a wrench into his plans.
Perfect.
The Bogart family caught on fast—I was doing this deliberately. Liana's fury boiled over from two rows back.
"Veronica, you're bidding 50 million? Do you even have that kind of money? Stop pretending to be rich!"
Camila fired back without missing a beat. "What's it to you? My little brother isn't hurting for cash!"
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The Philip family watched the spectacle unfold. Elder Philip figured Veronica shared his genuine appreciation for O'Donavan's artistry.
Kayren and Ashley exchanged disgusted looks. "Tch, flaunting the Nelson name for attention. How pathetic."
