Love’s Harsh Reality Novel

Chapter 8

Derick raised his paddle and casually placed a bid.“500 million.”

Scarlett countered immediately. “One billon.”

Derick was taken aback and turned to look at her. “Scarlett, do you even understand the rules of an auction?” he said.

Raising the bid by soo million dollars in one go was truly bold

Scarlett’s smile was cold as she looked at him as if he were a stranger. Her eyes were completely devoid of emotion. “Didn’t the auctioneer say there’s no upper limit? Who he doesn’t understand the rules?” she retorted.

Derick frowned. “1.1 bilion.”

“Two billion.” Scarlett followed.

Derick was about to raise his paddle again, but Evan stopped him.

“Derick, if you keep going !!

“Hmph!” Derick cut him off coldly. “2.5 billion!”

“Three billion.” Scarlett didn’t back down.

The crowd was shunned into silence. All eyes turned to Scarlett, though they could only see her elegant back

Derick’s frown deepened. Scarlett was doing this on purpose.

Meanwhile, a widened her eyes in shock where did Scarlett get such audacity?

More importantly, where did she get so much money? A mere country bumpkin shouldn’t have access to such wealth. Scarlett’s actions had now made her the center of attention.

This was supposed to be Eliza’s moment of glory, the proot of Derick’s love, but now Scarlett had snatched it away.

Eliza was infuriated. Scarlett was determined to make her are difficult. Such a vile woman! Only Scarlett would be shameless enough to use someone else’s money to buy her own dignity.

Scarlett’s crimson lips curved into a smile. It was beautiful and seductive, like the vibrant sunset.

Derick, with all his liquidity, couldn’t compete with her wealth. Even ten Dericks combined wouldn’t stand achance. NôvelDrama.Org content.

He didn’t miss the capthrating smile playing on her lips. Her eyes were clear, pure, and free of any decent,

This side of Scarlett, this genuine smile, was something she only ever showed in his presence.

He was about to place another bid when Evan stopped him again. He spoke in a low voce, “Don’t, Derick. I got word a month ago that the heir to House of Faust has returned. “There are many collaborations in the works. Don’t forget your plans.”

Derick glanced at Scarlett and clenched his jaw, suppressing his urge to bid. There would be plenty of opportunities to ou

pretending to be considerate, added, “Derick, just let her have it. Don’t spend so much money on me.”

to outmaneuver Ivan in the banure

Though she desperately wanted to win against Scarlett, she knew she had to look at the bigger picture. Scarlett was baiting them, and she couldn’t let Derick fall into her trap. Derick swallowed his pride and let it go.

In the end, the violet diamond was won by Scarlett for three billion dollars.

After completing the formalities, Scarlett had the violet diamond delivered by her bodyguards to Abert. She then h headed to the parking lot

As she approached the exit, she heard Evan’s voice coming from around the corner. Her beatiful eyes flickered as she stopped in her tracks.

“Don’t be upset. Liz There will be better grims next time, and I’ll make sure Derick buys one for you. He’s finally come to his senses. He’s over that mannequin and only has ers for you now. Better treasures will be yours in your future.

“You shouldn’t worry about Scarlett. That dumb mannequin can’t compare to you. You’re so soft and sweet. If Derick hadn’t chosen you first, I’d have gone after you myself

“We made abet that Derick and Scarlett wouldn’t last more than three years. And see, they didn’t even make it that long. Now you’re his babe. Scarlett isn’t even fit to serve you.” Scarlett’s lips twitched slightly at his words. Evan really was laying it on thick, playing the sycophant to perfection.

She knew Derick’s friends had always looked down on her because of her humble origins.

She was just an orphan from a small town, mistakenly taken in by the Miller family, only to be abandoned in the countryside when the truth came out.

But to her, these people were nothing but trash.

“Are you done, Evan Mechell Derick’s angry voice suddenly echoed.

Come on, Derick! Why are you so mad? I’m only speaking the truth. Thank goodness you got out in time. Otherwise, Liz would’ve ended “Anyway, Scarlett was never worthy of you. It’s good that you’ve divorced her. You couldn’t even announce your marriage. It must have been a tough year for you Derick had newer liked Scarlett. There was something mysterious about her that always made him uneasy.

up with me.

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Since he indulged in debauchery, when he looked into Scarlett’s clear, beautiful eyes, he couldn’t help but feel like a complete scumbag

“You” Derick’s eyes walened as he saw Scarlett approaching them.