Wait a minute!

VICTORIA’S POV

I watched him in surprise. Jayden wasn’t present during the whole auction time and suddenly appeared at the last announcement.

His soft brown eyes locked into mine as he flashed his handsome smile toward me.

“I said the bid, Miss Williams. Hope I am not late?” His brow raised in amusement, and I was pushed back to my senses.

My eyes fell on the audience, especially the last bidder. Camilla’s face was pale in disbelief, which was a refreshing sight for me.

Soon, I digested the shock, and with a nod, I started sealing the bid.

“The gentleman set the bar high with ten million. Ten million one, Ten million two...”

All the while, my eyes kept fixated on Alessandro and Camilla. The distress on Camilla’s face was fairly visible. She started shaking Alessandro’s arm and saying something.

Maybe urging him to raise the bid. Yet, Alessandro only shook his head.

Afterward, I exclaimed, “Ten million three,” and joyfully rang the last bell. I then announced, “Sold! The ‘Beloved’ now b