Reclaiming the CEO's Heart

Chapter 92 The Adams Mansion

Isabella took her seat, and the lights in the venue dimmed. Layla lowered her voice and threatened, "Isabella, don't push your luck."

"Huh? Is this considered pushing my luck? I thought it was announcing your identity as a homewrecker that would be pushing my luck."

The dim light fell on Layla's face, making her look pale. Isabella smiled happily. "You can't stand me, huh? But you can't do anything to me. Layla, I have prepared evidence for all the things you've done. If you dare to provoke me and Avy again, I can't guarantee that I won't make it public. If I were you, having gained an advantage, I'd behave myself and stop showing off outside."

Layla glared at her fiercely but didn't dare say another word.

Avery didn't expect to encounter Jacob again so soon after parting ways with him.

There was no communication between them, appearing as though they were strangers to each other in the eyes of others.

They maintained the same cold indifference, not caring about others' bidding at all.

After all, the liveliness belonged to others; it had nothing to do with them.

As the auction of the exhibits drew near its end, Rudolf personally took the stage to host.

"The next item up for auction has a long history, spanning a hundred years."

A picturesque ancient garden mansion appeared on the large screen.

The Adams Mansion was built by the ancestors of the Adams family and later redesigned and renovated, preserving history while adding some modern touches. The most critical factor was its excellent location.

It was situated in the busiest area of the city, making it ideal for personal use or business purposes.

Avery saw the familiar courtyard with plum blossoms about to bloom. She remembered Martin burying many bottles of wine under the tree, saying he would wait until she got married and had a child before digging them up to drink.

He dug up a bottle of wine when she got married, but he never got to see her have a child.

Rudolf said, "The starting price is 0.2 billion. Feel free to bid if interested. It's impossible to find another mansion in this location."

Avery and Jacob raised their paddles simultaneously. "0.4 billion."

The two voices overlapped, and Avery looked at Jacob, not understanding why he wanted to compete with her.

This mansion held significant importance for her, but what did it mean to him?

Jacob's phone vibrated, showing a message from Layla on the screen.

[Jacob, I want Adams Mansion.]

Avery deliberately kept one billion specifically for this property. The Adams Mansion's prime location and commercial value were worth between 0.5 and 0.6 billion at a professional appraisal-an absolute maximum of 0.6 billion.

"0.42 billion."

Avery seemed poised for victory. When she raised her bid for the second time, Jacob was the only one who picked up his paddle to continue bidding.

"0.6 billion."

He suddenly jumped the price to 0.6 billion, indicating that he intended to secure the property and signaling Avery not to raise the bid further.

He knew her bottom line; she had donated half her fortune, leaving her with a maximum of one billion. One billion was an astronomical figure for others, but it was merely a drop in the ocean for the wealthy Hill family with ancestors who were successful merchants.

Avery clenched the paddle tightly, gritting her teeth as she continued to raise the bid, "0.7 billion."

Avery was also using this method to tell Jacob that she would never back down. The Adams Mansion was significant to her!

However, Jacob raised his paddle again. "0.8 billion."

Isabella, who had been able to confront Layla just a second ago, now had no mood for it. Jacob was clearly bullying Avery!

Others might not know, but he couldn't possibly be unaware of the importance of this property to Avery!

Layla's mouth curled into a triumphant smile. "If it reaches one billion, how will Avery continue?"

Isabella couldn't understand before, but now she suddenly realized.

"It's not Jacob who wants the Adams Mansion; it's you."

Layla looked pleased with herself. "Jacob will give me whatever I want."