Chapter 513: Shamelessness Makes One Invincible
Rosalind White was momentarily stunned, her eyes instantly filled with ecstasy!
Just like receiving a pillow when you’re about to doze off!
Her gaze revealed a resolute determination, no matter the price, she had to buy this pair of Dragon Stone Jadeite Cufflinks!
Of course, Rosalind was not the only one who recognized their value; many others were enticed by the inherent worth of the Dragon Jadeite itself, as well as by the allure of a rare medieval royal collectible presented by the blonde woman on stage.
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Watching the growing excitement of the crowd, the blonde woman on stage was pleased with the stir she’d created. Her red lips moved enchantingly as she tried to stir more interest.
"Some esteemed guests here might not be very familiar with Dragon Jadeite. Compared to other Glutinous Species or ice type jade, you may think only Emperor Green is the leader in jade, but in fact, Dragon Jadeite is also a rare and noble variety."
"Dragon Jadeite is warm in winter and cool in summer, possessing the highest level of translucency and luster among jade. If you see Dragon Jadeite in the sunlight, you’ll understand what it means to be enchanted by green, and such pieces are the best for nurturing, with no blemishes or imperfections, perfectly matching the Veridian love for jade."
As expected, after this explanation, the crowd became even more restless.
"Auctioneer, don’t just introduce them, what is the starting bid for these jade cufflinks?"
Since they are small, many were intrigued by the idea of taking them home as a treasure to admire.
As everyone knows, top-grade items like Emperor Green and Dragon Jadeite, if they were large uncut stones, could fetch billions, but fortunately, these cufflinks are merely thumb-sized, making the price attainable for those present.
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As more people inquired, the blonde woman in charge of the auction slowly covered her mouth with a smile.
"Are you all really curious about the starting price of these Dragon Jadeite Cufflinks? Don’t be fooled by their small and exquisite size; their value is no less than much larger jade pieces of the same quality, especially considering the royal craftsmen’s handiwork, which adds significant value."
"Oh, stop teasing us and just give us the price already!"
A wealthy boss with a thick gold chain immediately slapped the table. He didn’t really understand jade but, among Veridian traditional rich, nine out of ten are a bit superstitious. The dragon as a totem is a sign of great fortune; buying it might even bring some prosperity!
Seeing the boss’s impoliteness in slapping the table, the blonde woman wasn’t at all angry; instead, her smile grew even more radiant, like a blossoming summer rose.
"Alright, I’ll cut to the chase. The starting bid for these Dragon Jadeite Cufflinks is ten million! Each bid increment must be at least one million!"
As soon as they heard this rule, there was an uproar among the crowd.
What a joke! Such a tiny thing, smaller than many large items before it, costing even more?
The wealthy boss who initially thought about bidding suddenly hesitated, feigning disinterest with a chuckle.
"Well, I’m just a rough man who usually inspects mines; I still prefer gold and silver. Let others scramble for this kind of jade."
No one laughed at his words.
There were certainly many wealthy people present, but compared to many antiques and paintings earlier, they didn’t believe such an unassuming pair of cufflinks would make much of a splash. Spending ten million—just for the starting price—felt unnecessarily costly.
Like the painting by a renowned poet from the Ming dynasty earlier, which sold for only twenty million, and such stamped antiques have great appreciation potential in the future. But these Borealis royal items don’t hold the same appeal for Veridians compared to their own imperial relics, which could incite a frenzy.
Everyone understood the added cultural value clearly.
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Seeing that fewer people wanted to bid, Rosalind White could hardly contain her smile.
She was the first to raise her paddle.
"Number 107, ten million!"
The blonde woman on stage saw Rosalind’s beautiful and delicate face and noticed she was surrounded by women, which surprised her as these were men’s cufflinks.
If they were for a lover, why weren’t they here together?
The blonde woman didn’t think much but repeated with a smiling face.
"Alright, thank you to the lady of number 107 for your bid. Is there anyone else who would like to continue bidding? Each bid increment must be at least one million; interested parties should bid quickly, or the gavel will fall in three minutes."
Seeing that the people around were hesitant to follow up, Rosalind was relieved. Despite the Law Family’s affection, even her highest limit on a credit card had its restrictions.
Today, she could only bid up to thirty million for this item.
Spending more would not be worthwhile.
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Just when Rosalind was pleased with herself, suddenly, not far away, a gentleman smiled and raised his paddle.
"Twelve million. Number 102."
"Okay, is there anyone who wants to continue bidding?"
Seeing the man competing with her, Rosalind was immediately displeased, shooting him a vexed glance.
She quickly raised her paddle again.
"Fifteen million!"
Everyone watched Rosalind’s assertiveness, but since she had been abroad for a few years and was new to Stellerton, many speculated which noble family she belonged to.
When they learned she was an adopted daughter of the Law Group, still just a housekeeper’s daughter, those aware of Rosalind’s unique background viewed her differently.
As the gentleman behind Rosalind tried to bid again, she bit her lip and flashed him an infinitely tender and emotional pleading look.
"Sir, I genuinely need these cufflinks. Could you let me have them? On behalf of the Law Family, I thank you..."
It’s a known fact that auctions operate regardless of personal connections, but with her exquisite appearance and using the Law Family’s name to intimidate, the gentleman hesitated for a long moment, finally nodding.
"Alright, Miss White, I wish you all the best."
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Cecilia and Adrian naturally had no idea who the bidders were as they were in the booth only monitoring the auctioneer and the items on screen.
Cecilia recalled Adrian jokingly once saying he wanted a gift, and seeing these cufflinks, she felt a sudden urge.
Before Adrian could speak, she enthusiastically pressed the remote control.
The auctioneer on stage received the offer and was overjoyed!
"A VIP guest upstairs has bid twenty million! Is anyone else willing to follow?"