Rumors inside the ball were spreading as the bidding continued.
“18 million,” Dr. Stephen yelled. ‘This will be my last bid. I don’t have any more to give if he raises the price,’ he thought.
“30 million,” Ethan said with a smirk. ‘You’ll probably go bankrupt if you make another bid.’ He thought as he glared at Stephen, who was now clenching his fist.
‘Dammit! I can’t go over 30 million. What will I do?’ He thought as Athena held his hand and caressed it slowly, reassuring him that it was alright.
“Don’t worry about it. Everything’s going to be fine. At least you helped drive up the price of the jewelry and the chosen charity will receive more than half of the proceeds. It can really help the less fortunate.” Athena smiled at Stephen which had Ethan clenching his jaw.
“Anyone higher than 30 million? Going once… going twice… going thrice… Sold to Mr. Ethan Reed. Please come up to the stage and announce to everyone the name of the charity the proceeds will go to?”
