Emily's POV
$50,000 for a start? Did I hear that right? My jaw just hung open.
The host’s voice rang again. “So, who is going to be our first bidder? Starting from $50,000.”
I looked around. Were people actually going to bid at that price? That was… insane. My stomach fluttered. I could barely even imagine spending that much on a single piece of jewelry.
Then I felt Tyler’s hand brush against mine across the table. He gave me a small, reassuring squeeze. I looked at him. He just smiled
I turned back to the room. A few paddles raised high, and whispers of numbers floated around me. $55,000… $60,000…
My head was spinning. I could feel Vivian’s eyes on me from across the room. She looked like she was ready to pounce.
And then someone from a table in fron
