I Was the Stepping Stone novel Chapter 121

Chapter 24

Soon, the first item was unveiled by the waiter.

As soon as its true face appeared, it immediately caused countless people to exclaim in astonishment.

The Harford family’s main industry was jewelry.

After generations of inheritance, the Harford family possessed countless treasures, any one of which was invaluable.

And the first item is a set of green grandmother’s headscarf.

The starting price was three hundred million.

Every time, the price increased by fifty million.

After the official hammering, the guests raised their signs one after another.

The auction went smoothly, and soon it was time for the grand finale.

The auctioneer on the side gestured to her, and Emerson stood up and gracefully walked towards the stage, lifting her

skirt.

Taking the microphone from the auctioneer’s hand, he began to introduce the grand finale item.

“This masterpiece was the first piece I designed when I first started working with jewelry. It holds great significance to me as I poured my heart and soul into it. The proceeds from the sale of this piece will be used to establish a fund to support those who aspire to fulfill their design dreams.”

After saying that, she lifted the red cloth off the artwork.

A ring made of sapphire caught everyone’s attention.

The microphone returned to the hands of the auctioneer, and Emerson also took his seat again.

Soon, the final round of bidding began.

With each round of bidding.

This piece quickly surpassed its own value.

The bidding was still ongoing.

“One hundred million!”

“One hundred and twenty million!”

She looked in the direction of the sound and quickly recognized a familiar face.

Odin Carne.

That was when she was disfigured, the doctor who treated her and also her suitor.

Just as she was about to furrow her brows and interrupt the auction, the auctioneer’s gavel struck before her.

“Congratulations, Mr. Carne, for acquiring this piece.”

Amidst the applause of the crowd, Odin took the box containing the diamond ring and raised it towards her.

Twinkling stars.

Emerson stood in front of the gate, smiling, and earnestly saw off each guest.

As the last guest’s car disappeared from sight.

She let out a long sigh and looked at the man beside her.

“Mr. Carne.”

She was about to speak when she was interrupted by the man in front of her.

“Call me Odin.”

Emerson paid no attention and simply insisted, “Mr. Carne, the last item of today’s auction, the price you bid far exceeds

its actual value. If you are willing, I can…”

“Emerson…” Perhaps it was the way she insisted on calling herself Mr. Came that slightly hurt the man’s eyes. “I don’t care if it exceeds its own price, as long as it’s yours or something you like, I am willing to spend however much money.”

She raised her gaze and looked at him, truly not understanding how he could have fallen in love with her at first sight.

In order to avoid future troubles, she decided to clarify things by speaking up.

“Mr. Carne, as you know, I had a very unsuccessful and embarrassing marriage.”

“So, I also didn’t want to talk about a new relationship anymore.”

The determination in her words undoubtedly made the man feel sad, but when faced with someone he liked, he also didn’

want to give up so easily.

So I looked at her firmly.

“It’s okay, I could wait.”

No matter if it was one year, two years, ten years, or twenty years, I could wait.

Emerson gave a bitter smile.

“No matter how long I waited, it was useless. My previous relationship, which lasted for twelve years as childhood friends and five years as a marriage, ultimately ended in a miserable way.”

“Mr. Carne, don’t wait for me anymore, we had no possibility.”

After saying that, she turned around and was about to leave.

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But her hand was held by the man, and when she turned around, she collided with the deep and determined gaze of the

man.

“Emerson, I am not sure how your previous partner was, but I can assure you that I myself could stay committed till the

end.”

It sounded like I heard a funny joke.

She laughed so hard that tears came out of her eyes. After a while, she finally stopped crying and pulled her hand out of

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