_Author’s POV_
“Two million seven hundred thousand going once,” the auctioneer announced, his voice carrying through the opulent ballroom.
“Two million seven hundred thousand going twice.”
“Three million!” Calden’s voice rang out just when everyone assumed the bidding war had reached its peak.
All eyes turned to Calden with a mixture of shock and curiosity.
Only Alpha Ashmoor had the financial means to throw away three million on a pearl necklace, all the men in the audience thought jealously, while the women gazed at Calden, hearts all aflutter.
Zarelle herself was taken aback by Calden’s exorbitant bid, her eyes widening.
Was he doing this to provoke her? To make a point?
Was he truly willing to squander such a vast sum just to prevent her from acquiring the nec
