Chapter 48

********** "Does Andrew’s predicament please you?" he asked, assuming she'd be upset. Renee’s eyes spakled with delight. Seeing her ex-fiancé in distress brought her undeniable joy. The final item was unveiled, a set of diamond bracelets. The allure was immediate, eclipsing the previous items in desirability. Wealthy bidders prepared to vie for it, possibly as a lavish gift. Marcelo, without hesitation, raised his paddle. "Two billion." His bid cast a hush over the crowd. "What the fuck? Two billion right off the bat? Did he even leave room for others to bid?" Someone whispered, "Who is that man? The one next to Renee!" "I don't have a clue! But such extravagance... he's richer than Andrew!" "That's Marcelo King,isn’t it?" “Impossible! Marcelo isn't favored in the King family and doesn't have that much money. Plus, Andrew didn't even greet him when he got here.That man can not be the same Marcelo that is supposedly an outcast in the King family.” As the auction wrapped up, the winning