Elaria “Three billion,” Isolde outbids. She’s intentionally trying to raise the bid. I grab Alaric’s hand, eager to have that amulet at all costs. “I want that amulet,” I say shamelessly. He nods and raises his card. “Five billion.” “Seven billion,” Elias’s voice echoes behind us. He wants it too. I glance over my shoulder, pissed that he is going after the amulet. If that amulet gets into the wrong hands, I won’t be able to stop what’s to come. “Alaric, I know I have been really good to you. I am selfish, I know, but just this once, if you help me win that amulet, I will do anything you want,” I surrender to him without holding back. “Anything?” “You heard me right.” Alaric raises his card, but Elias beats him to it and bids ten billion. I am so agitated that I am tempted to turn around and ask him where the hell is he getting the money to pay. Then comes Alaric’s bid that ends it all. “Twenty billion.” The entire hall goes silent. I turn to look at him. He holds my gaze a
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