Madilyn finally lost her patience. She turned slowly toward the woman beside her who kept up her constant chattering and offered a strained, polite smile. "These ordinary pieces don't really interest me. When I see something that truly stands out, I'll bid for it myself." "Oh, I see... I'm really looking forward to it!" Virginia replied, deliberately drawing out her words. Madilyn was boiling inside. She desperately wanted to shut Virginia's mouth. Why did this woman have to be so annoyingly talkative? Soon after, an exquisite vintage diamond necklace from the last century appeared on the auction block with a starting price of six million. "Eight million," Madilyn called out, not even waiting for the host to finish her description. For her very first bid, she hiked the price by two million. Madilyn's bold move caught plenty of eyes at the auction. Virginia, seated nearby, merely pursed her lips slightly, looking unimpressed. The bidding moved quickly. An Eldermaran noble raised his paddle and offered ten million. "Twelve million," Madilyn countered, making her determination clear. Maintaining her elegant posture, Madilyn turned toward Jennifer under the watchful eyes of the guests. "Jennifer, do you like this necklace? I'd like to get it for you." Catching Madilyn's meaningful look, Jennifer knew her role. She smiled gently. "Mrs. Myers, you're way too kind! If you really like it, just let me win the bid—I'll gift it to you." After speaking, Jennifer cast a shy glance toward Arthur. When the price reached 13 million, Jennifer wasted no time upping it to 15 million straight away.The competing bidder clearly overheard their exchange and didn't counter. Finally, the diamond necklace was secured for 15 million. Arthur remained seated, paying the amount without complaint. At Joseph's auctions, most invited guests typically purchased at least an item or two to show their support. Since a purchase was expected anyway, Arthur didn't care what was acquired. His attention wasn't on the auction items at all. His gaze kept drifting toward Chloe, who sat beside Eugene. He simply couldn't settle his thoughts. "Ms. Lewis, thank you for putting in extra hours tonight. If any piece catches your eye, just say the word. I'll acquire it for you as a token of the company's appreciation," Landon stated earnestly. This prompted a hearty laugh from Joseph. "Ms. Lewis, employers like yours are truly one in a million! I'm already anticipating the launch of your Four Seasons collection," Joseph remarked with an amused chuckle.Chloe offered a light smile. "With such a generous boss, I won't hold back." Suddenly, the room's lighting shifted. An exceptionally ornate box appeared on the auction stage. The host approached and carefully opened the container. The moment its content was revealed, Chloe straightened in her seat, her attention completely captured by the stage. The Sleep-Soothing Jade! It had arrived! She hadn't anticipated it appearing so soon. "Mommy, our main target for the evening has appeared." Robert's voice sounded in her earpiece. Observing everything remotely, Robert spoke up. "This is a supreme quality jade stone, rumored to possess extraordinary qualities—perhaps connected to its name," the host announced, intentionally lowering her voice. "The Sleep-Soothing Jade, tonight's special highlighted item. Let's see which fortunate guest will become its new owner." Upon hearing this, Chloe's hand tightened slightly—a movement Eugene noticed from his seat beside her. Under the spotlight, the Sleep-Soothing Jade emitted a soft green glow, radiating a mysterious aura that intensified its allure. "The starting price for the Sleep-Soothing Jade is ten million. You can bid 500 thousand more each time. Let's start bidding..." Before the host finished her sentence, voices called out "11 million," then "12 million," followed by "13 million"... Offers came rapidly, creating far more excitement than previous items. Clearly, curiosity about the Sleep-Soothing Jade ran high, and many desired it for their collections. Seeing the intense competition, Chloe couldn't help but frown. It seemed this would be more challenging than she'd anticipated."Fifteen million." A special Eldermaran guest in the front row offered 15 million. Joseph glanced his way and smiled. "Mommy, I got insider info! This Sleep-Soothing Jade came from the underground market. The first people got it at a super low price. After a few resales, Joseph bought it for a little over 10 million. There are so many people here—lots of bidders will join. Let's try to keep the final price under 30 million." Robert's voice continued through her earpiece. Chloe maintained her graceful posture, her hand resting casually near her ear. Her focus remained entirely on the Sleep-Soothing Jade displayed on stage. The price had already reached 15 million. Just as she hesitated about entering the bidding, she heard Landon's voice beside her.