Rebirth In Divorce My New Mr. Perfect (by Summer Knowles) novel Chapter 374

The piece finally sold for nine hundred thousand, leaving James with clenched fists.

Mr. Anderson's lack of interest meant their plan for the birthday celebration had failed.

He didn't bid on the next few items either, watching silently as others claimed them.

Then came Vivian's contribution.

The attendants brought up a long case containing a painting. Uniquely, it was a portrait of a religious figure - but with a striking twist: the face bore a clear resemblance to Mr. Anderson. When the image appeared on the large screen, Mr. Anderson's fingers twitched, unconsciously tapping the table.

Vivian smiled, knowing this wasn't just any religious portrait. She was sure Mr. Anderson had noticed its significance immediately.

Sarah watched the painting with grave concern. Vivian had been too bold - creating a religious portrait with Mr. Anderson's likeness.

Inevitably, no one else would bid on it. Everyone could see this was Vivian's special tribute to Mr. Anderson. No one wanted to cross the Wilson family, nor offend the influential Mr. Anderson.

Sarah glanced at Zachary, who looked as shocked as she felt. Such a bold move was quintessentially Vivian.

But she had miscalculated badly.

The devout consider religious icons sacred and inviolable. Altering a holy figure's appearance was sacrilege - and using Mr. Anderson's face had inadvertently implicated him in this blasphemy.

When bidding began, not a single paddle was raised. Vivian anxiously looked toward Mr. Anderson. By her calculations, he should have bid immediately - why wasn't he responding?

The ballroom fell into uncomfortable silence, even the whispered conversations dying away.

In the stillness, Sarah leaned over to whisper something to Melvin.

After several more items were auctioned, it was finally Sarah's turn.

"Our next item comes from Miss Sanders' private collection."

Melvin gave Sarah a meaningful look. Though he hadn't been involved in this, he was curious about what she'd chosen to present with such a high starting price.

One attendant brought forward an elegant rosewood box, while another opened it as cameras focused on its contents.

Inside was an exquisite antique rosary of 108 perfectly matched amber beads, each one a deep, translucent crimson.

The auctioneer nearly stumbled over the description card, reading it several times in disbelief before announcing, "A pure amber antique rosary. Opening bid: one hundred million dollars."