Chapter 24

The first auction item was quickly revealed by the attendants. As soon as it was exposed, it drew gasps of admiration from the crowd. The Caldwell family's primary business was jewelry. After generations of inheritance, they possessed countless treasures, with any single piece being worth a fortune. The first item was an emerald tiara, with an opening bid of 300 million dollars. Each subsequent bid had to be raised by 50 million dollars. Once the bidding started, hands shot up all around the room. The auction proceeded smoothly until it came to the final piece. The auctioneer gestured to Shannon, who rose gracefully, lifting the hem of her dress as she made her way to the stage. Taking the microphone from the auctioneer, she began to introduce the final piece. "This final item is the first piece I designed when I began my journey with jewelry. It holds immense significance because I poured much of my heart into it. The proceeds from this piece will go toward establishing a fund