The Beta Who Stole the Crown
"Since your... companion... desired this stone so fiercely, I assume you, as her protector, will be covering her bid."
Isaac's face went completely white. "What? Unc...Alpha, that was just… She wasn't serious."
"Not serious?" Vincent raised an eyebrow. "Making a bid at a formal auction and then claiming you weren't serious? Are these the rules you've taught her?"
Chloe finally realized the gravity of the situation. "Isaac, you promised you'd buy it for me! You promised you'd buy me anything!"
"Chloe, I don't have over a hundred million in cash..."