She Made a Comeback as a Renowned Doctor
Chapter 329 Auction 2

Chapter 329: Chapter 329 Auction 2

She almost died laughing; just a moment ago she was warning her, and now look who’s made a fool of herself.

Aside from mocking Vivia Fuller, many were puzzled, their gazes involuntarily drifting towards Waylon Lewis and Hope Williams.

Wasn’t it said that Chairman Lewis was dissatisfied with this daughter-in-law, that Hope has already been driven out of the Lewis Family, and that President Lewis had separated from Hope? Vivia was considered the likeliest candidate for Mrs. Lewis.

But considering Waylon’s behavior just now...

The crowd watched them discreetly, barely stifling their smiles.

Waylon meanwhile had someone bring over a blanket, carefully covering the lady beside him, then adjusting her shawl and, after he finished, he took her hand and interlocked their fingers. His actions were incredibly tender; his gaze doting.

Beside them, Alitzel Williams looked on with a mix of helplessness and satisfaction at the scene – her son taking such detailed care of his wife didn’t strike her as inappropriate at all.

She even thoughtfully passed the auction item list to Hope, whispering to her with a smile on her face.

It was a picture of harmony.

And the woman at the center of their attention was treated just like a pampered princess.

The family’s behavior utterly baffled the crowd...

What on earth was going on?

Driven out of the house?

Seemed like a divorce?

But now, she’s evidently pampered like a princess.

In contrast, dark clouds seemed to loom over Vivia Fuller’s head, as if a thunderstorm could break out at any moment, casting her expression in the deepest shade of gloom.

The painting of their differing fortunes couldn’t be more stark.

The front row, filled with high-profile figures, was packed, with others gradually taking their seats behind. The auctioneer stepped onto the stage and grandly announced the start of the auction.

Hope wasn’t particularly interested in the first few items; her main focus was on the last lot, the Blue and White Dragon Pattern Double Eared Bottle.

The old master had a deep affection for such antique collections and was bound to like it.

After several lots had passed, the next item was a child’s longevity lock. The big screen displayed the fine details of the longevity lock, which looked extraordinary under the bright lights, with its lifelike dragon and phoenix carvings and five little bells hanging below, jingling pleasantly with each movement while the auctioneer recounted the longevity lock’s history.

Hope couldn’t help but sit up straight as she gazed at the longevity lock, clearly moved. She had acquired one for Luke and Willow when they were born, but had yet to prepare anything for the little one in her belly.

She found the longevity lock quite exquisite, liking it very much, and she was also eager to see what it would look like on the baby once born.

Waylon kept an eye on Hope at all times, capturing her every small expression. She was fixedly staring at the longevity lock, poorly concealing her eagerness.

The look in Waylon’s eyes softened as he watched the lock, thinking of the baby in Hope’s belly, and he couldn’t help but curve his lips slightly.

After the auctioneer had finished his introduction, the bidding for the longevity lock officially started at a hundred thousand.

This longevity lock was exceptionally exquisite, a rare find, and it was clear that Hope wasn’t the only one smitten.

Hope called out a bid, "One hundred and fifty thousand."

Barely had Hope’s voice faded, Vivia Fuller, who had been shooting her venomous glances, immediately bid, "Three hundred thousand."

Hope’s eyes slightly lifted.

Alitzel Williams also couldn’t help but look toward Vivia.

"Vivia, you don’t have a boyfriend yet, right? What are you in such a rush to buy a longevity lock for?"

Her actions were too overt; it was clear she intended to compete with Hope.

With a frosty expression, Vivia had yet to swallow her earlier humiliation and blamed all her recent indignities on Hope.

She was angry, she was resentful, so she couldn’t let Hope win comfortably.

She tugged at the corner of her lips and responded to Alitzel’s question, "Auntie, I just found the longevity lock exceptionally beautiful, and I want to keep it for my future child, given that such a perfect piece is so hard to come by."

Her explanation was well reasoned and without fault.

Alitzel knew she had no good intentions, but couldn’t call her out on it.

At this time, the people at the back also followed with bids.

"Three hundred and twenty thousand."

"Three hundred and fifty thousand."

"Four hundred thousand..."

It was quite obvious that with such a rare find, nobody wanted to miss out.

Who doesn’t have a son or a daughter at home, everyone naturally wants the best for their children.

Hope Williams’s expression remained calm, unaffected by Vivia Fuller’s recent actions.

She continued to raise her paddle, "Six hundred thousand."

Vivia Fuller wouldn’t let it go, everything Hope Williams wanted, she was determined not to allow her to get.

"Seven hundred thousand."

"One million."

No matter how exquisite a silver object was, it could not reach the price of one million. By this time, there were very few bidders left.

Vivia Fuller was still not content and was about to raise her hand when Mia Fuller, sitting beside her, couldn’t bear to watch and pulled on Vivia Fuller, "Hey, what are you doing? It’s just a trinket, do you really need to publicly fight her for it?"

It was quite clear that tonight, Vivia Fuller had been affected from the start, constantly on the verge of losing control, frantically trying to regain some face.

It was a posture of not stopping until her goal was reached.

Mia Fuller noticed that Alitzel Williams had already looked at Vivia Fuller more than once.

Her intentions were far too obvious.

"What do you mean fighting her for it, can’t I like it? You’re acting odd today, even helping that bitch," Vivia Fuller angrily retorted Mia Fuller.

Mia Fuller rolled her eyes in a very ungraceful manner, "Huh, I don’t care, you want to play, keep playing by yourself."

Mia Fuller felt that after being threatened by that man with a gun, Vivia Fuller had become totally unhinged.

She sneered, but it was none of her concern anyway.

Vivia Fuller continued to raise her paddle, "One point five million."

Jumping up by five hundred thousand was no small amount, Vivia Fuller seemed determined to secure the longevity lock.

Hope Williams’s gaze darkened slightly.

Everyone glanced between Vivia Fuller and Hope Williams; an invisible smokescreen had already formed between the two.

Vivia Fuller coldly swept a look at Hope Williams, as if to say, I am indeed fighting for it with you, are you annoyed?

Hope Williams scoffed, the irony of it all.

For a silver item to reach the price of one point five million was utterly disproportionate to its value.

While Hope Williams liked it, she wasn’t in a position where she absolutely had to have it, so lazily leaning back in her chair, she showed no intention of bidding again.

"One million five hundred thousand for the first time..."

"One million five hundred thousand for the second time..."

Vivia Fuller smirked, feeling triumphant that she was stopping Hope Williams from getting what she liked, as if she was pulling back a victory for herself, feeling much more relieved.

She glanced at Hope Williams with full-blown smugness in her eyes.

The auctioneer glanced once more at the crowd below, finally resting his gaze on Hope Williams. Seeing that she had no intention of bidding again, he lifted the gavel to knock the final hammer of the auction.

"Three million."

"Three million."

Two voices rang out in unison, Waylon Lewis and Alitzel Williams raised their paddles at the same time.