Chapter fifty two “Thirty million dollars!” Cindy raised her paddle, a satisfied smirk tugging at her lips. She deliberately shifted her gaze toward Alissa, silently daring her to counter the bid. “Cindy.” Shane tugged lightly at her dress, trying to get her attention. His eyes widened as he glanced toward the auctioneer. “Don’t you think this is too much for that item?” “We need this investor,” Cindy whispered, keeping her voice low enough that only Shane could hear. Her eyes remained fixed on Alissa. “I can’t let Alissa win over me again.” Shane frowned, his expression growing more incredulous by the second. “Is this still about getting the investor, or winning against Alissa?” “Both can coexist, Shane,” she replied with a weary sigh, as though his question were ridiculous. “Thirty million once,” the auctioneer announced, his voice echoing through the hall. The Japanese investor glanced at Alissa, and Shane did the same. Everyone seemed to be waiting
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