Chapter 18: Whatever You Want, It’s Yours

Despite her efforts to keep her voice subdued, Giselle couldn’t mask her rage, attracting the attention of many onlookers. Cynthia returned her glare with one of her own, fierce yet restrained, knowing better than to challenge Megan—the power of the Shaw family was not to be trifled with. Cynthia had once tried to curry favor with Megan, but to her frustration, Megan was foolishly devoted only to Giselle, even assisting her in retaliating against Cynthia multiple times. As the dispute continued, someone called out, “Six million.” The auctioneer declared, “Six million for the first time.” “Six and a half million.” Giselle watched the numbers climb, her anxiety spiking. Having been burned before, she was reluctant to consider another loan, yet she couldn’t possibly come up with such an amount right now. “Six million six hundred thousand.” The auctioneer commented with a smile, “It’s a tight race, but this piece is a heritage jewel, truly worth the chase.” “Seven million.” The