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Chapter 109

Author: Lean
That price had already far exceeded Sydney's budget. She was not foolish enough to blow a fortune on a root that was not even in perfect condition.

To Caleb, though, that kind of money meant nothing. Before long, the bidding climbed all the way to 200,000 dollars.

Sydney hesitated. She could keep pushing just to spite them. But what if Caleb stopped bidding? Then she would be the one stuck paying for it.

Penelope turned to her, deliberately asking, "What's the matter, Syd? Why aren't you raising anymore?"

"I don't want it." Sydney's tone was calm and even.

"Is it that you can't afford it, or that you just don't want it?" Penelope's voice practically dripped with triumph.

For Caleb to publicly humiliate Sydney on her behalf—this was the exact scene Penelope had been waiting for. Now, she wanted to see whether, after tonight, the gossips would finally understand who they ought to curry favor with.

"200,000, once."

"200,000, twice."

"200,000—"

"2,000,000!"

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Anne Taylor Dunn
Why didn’t she go back to her seat? And she really should know it was Victor or Penelope! Who else in there hates her that much?
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Susan Samuel
Penelope and Victor drugged Sydney and he kidnapped her
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Dhanpattie
These women so dumb all the time walking into shit with their eyes wide open lol
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