The Ugly Wife’s Stunning Comeback novel Chapter 272

Max watched Andrea, his tone soft. “Why do you still look upset?”

Andrea glanced up at him. His eyes were so gentle that her mood brightened right away. Her smile returned as she replied, “I’m not upset. Thank you, Max.”

“That’s all that matters.”

Andrea looked across at Felicia, her gaze shimmering with satisfaction.

Felicia was quietly talking with Jeremy. Even though she tried to tune out what was happening around her, the brief lull in the room let her catch every word between Andrea and Max.

Honestly, it made her feel sick.

Nicholas got up and stepped away to make a call. He asked someone to hold the sapphire and diamond ring for him, telling them not to auction it off.

The auction rolled on.

Eventually, the next item up was a painting Jeremy had been eyeing.

Felicia had expected Max to try to outbid Jeremy, or at least do something to annoy him. Everyone acted polite on the surface, but behind closed doors, their rivalry was intense.

Seeing how things played out, she realized she had underestimated them. Competing over something this minor meant nothing to people like them. It was just a waste of time.

In the end, there were no surprises. Jeremy took the painting for one hundred and fifty million.

Nicholas offered his congratulations. “I didn’t know you were interested in paintings, Mr. Milman.”

Jeremy smiled. “It’s for my grandfather’s eightieth birthday. It’ll be his birthday present.”

“That’s perfect. He’ll love it. Please give him my best wishes for his health and happiness.”

“Thank you.”

They exchanged a few more polite words before the next item appeared: an antique set.

Not many people bid on it.

Felicia raised her paddle.

Half an hour later, the auction wrapped up.

Max placed the winning bid on the final antique of the night.

The winners were ushered backstage to settle their purchases.

Nicholas had kept the sapphire and diamond ring aside for Felicia. She bought it for fifteen million.

Reviewing the paperwork, she saw there were no issues, so she signed her name. Payment was due within three days, and once it cleared, the ring would be delivered to her house.

While Jeremy’s painting was being authenticated, Felicia’s phone buzzed. She stepped outside to answer it.

It was Anne, her voice playful and sweet. “Evelynn, when are you coming home?”

Felicia had been staying with Anne at Oakridge Estate since school started, but she hadn’t expected Max to show up today. She had no idea if he’d be coming home tonight.

If he didn’t go home with Andrea, there was no way she’d go back either.