The Price of His Betrayal
It was the largest vivid purplish-pink diamond in the world, and every eye in the room was locked onto it.
Without blinking, I raised my bidding paddle.
The hammer dropped at 238 million.
Clyde's expression as he swiped the card? Priceless.
I acted oblivious, beaming as I pulled him in front of the cameras.
"Honey, thank you so much," I said brightly, leaning into him. "I can't believe you got me something this extravagant. You're the best—love you tons!"
Applause broke out all around us, and congratulations were offered.
"Mr. Sherwood really is famous for spoiling his wife—we've heard the stories, but now we've seen it for ourselves."