Reborn: The Tyrant's Obsession-Chapter 186: Was he going to stand up for ’her’?

"$18.5 million."

"$20 million," Ella did not hesitate.

The bidding continued until the other person finally stopped bidding, "Since Miss likes it this much, I will let her have it." He said in an attempt to save his face while looking gracious.

The person who had called the bid earlier was from a low-tier room. Initially, he had continued the bid because he quite liked the painting but seeing that Ella was in a high-tier room, he hesitated.

Finally when it seemed like he was burning his pockets while the other person was not even hesitating in raising the bid by a million, he did not dare to continue further.

"$20 million..." The auctioneer declared, "Going once... Going Twice..."

"$25 million!" A gentle voice cut through the place.

The crowd gasped at the straight leap of $5 million.

"Isn’t this the lady who got the beautifying pills?"

"Wait, the other lady is also in... one of those rooms!"

"Since when did we have so many big shots in Westra City?"

"$25 million... going once..."

Ella calmly nudged the mic forward, "$26 million.’’

In Room no. 8, there were icicles growing from the walls.

The moment Ella had opened her mouth to bid for the painting, Ji Yan recognized her voice.

How could he not? He had been traumatized by her actions so many times that he could tell her from the sound of her footsteps. And if he could recognize her voice, then—

Ji Yan slowly glanced at the throne chair in front of him where a man was seated, his head leaning back on it. His eyes were closed but his slightly curled fingers intensified his aura.

How could his second master not recognize that voice?!

"Ah, it seems like the other lady really wants the painting," Lilith was seated at the couch where the mic was installed by the auction house.

She had turned the mic off to speak, "But I quite like the painting as well. It perfectly aligns with my father’s preference. What do you think, Ace?" ƒгeeweɓn૦vel.com

As she spoke, she glanced at Adrian through her lowered lashes.

Adrian did not respond. He remained still in the throne chair, never once moving in the slightest.

"$26 million... Going once..." The auctioneer’s energetic voice rang.

Lilith elegantly straightened up on the couch, "$50 million,’’ she smiled softly.

"$50 million! This beautiful vintage painting has risen up to become one of the most valued paintings of the night! Can its value go any higher?" The auctioneer’s voice sent the crowds in a frenzy.

In the next moment, a soft voice was heard—

"$50 million and one cent."

Shocked murmurs and whispers dominated the crowd.

Lilith’s smile wavered for a moment before she calmed herself and straightened up, "$100 million."

"$100 million and one cent."

"$150 million."

"$150 million and one cent."

"$200 million."

If the crowd was shocked before, by this point, they were too terrified to even move or say anything.

Clearly, there were two sharks in the venue. And even if some of them felt like that the lady increasing the bid by 1 cent everytime was messing with the other lady, they still had no guts to dwell on that thought considering that Ella was seated in the high-tiered elite room as well.

Lilith’s smile had completely disappeared by this point. Her face was calm but her eyes were slightly narrowed, "This lady’s actions are rather..." she sighed,

With trembling hands, Ji Yan pulled out his flower-embroidered handkerchief and dabbed it over his forehead.

In the other room, Ella sat idly with her legs crossed as she looked at the vintage painting in amusement.

Ella had made quite some money with her recent stint but the budget she had allotted for this painting had long been exceeded.

In fact, in her previous life, this particular auction was held a few years from now and Esther had gotten her hands on this painting for a few million dollars.

Since Ella needed this painting, she had been tracking its whereabouts for a while now. Surprisingly, this particular auction happened so soon in this life.

Although her budget was tight, Ella still had enough millions to get her hands on this painting. She never expected somebody to bid so high and fight with her over this.

So, albeit regretfully, Ella had given up on the thought of getting this painting.

Since Lilith wanted it so bad, she would let her have it.

But, not so easily.

Yawning slowly, she pulled the mic close, "$200 million and one cent."

With that, Ella turned off the mic, not intending to bid any further.

"$1 Billion," A deep voice swept through the crowd.

There was pin drop silence in the place.

A pang hit Ella’s chest and a bitterness swirled in her throat when she heard the familiar voice. Was he now... going to stand up for Lilith too?

Ella’s fingers curled.

’Forget it, Ella... Why do you care? It’s not like you expected anything from Adrian.’

’In your previous life, you hated him so much. You couldn’t get rid of him. In this life, since you couldn’t escape him so you decided to coax him.’

’You said you’d try to make this relationship work. You just wanted an equal relationship. It doesn’t mean you have to see it to the end.’

’If it doesn’t work out, so be it. If he has the company of another woman, isn’t it even better?’

’You can focus on your life, on your revenge and not get distracted by him, his presence in your life or the relationship you share.’

’If he has another woman, he would have less time to focus on you as well. In no time, he will probably try to get rid of you.’

’Doesn’t that work in your favor? Then why... why would it sting like this?’

Various thoughts marred Ella’s mind and her eyes burned slightly.

Ella pressed her mask in front of her eyes, grabbed her bag and strode out of the room with her head held high.

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