Chapter 372

All of a sudden, I realized that Mrs. Wood did what she did because she was trying to help me purchase the ruby jewelry set. She wanted the other bidders to assume that we held grudges against each other and stay away from the competition. If someone hadn't bid on the ruby jewelry set at the last minute, I would've been able to purchase it with 9.5 million dollars. Regret washed over me. I really should've given more juice to the ruse earlier, but I didn't. Now, I had wasted Mrs. Wood's good intentions. The auction proceeded without anything unusual happening. Mrs. Wood went on to purchase two jewelry sets that she loved, and Logan got three. I had to say that the way wealthy people spent their money opened my eyes. Moreover, they were precise and astute. Basically, the items they bid on stood the test of time and had proven to be as valuable as they were unique. Vera bought a sapphire necklace that boasted an impressive carat weight. On top of that, it also had a unique craftsm