Is Florence trying to pick a fight with her? Jane gave Florence a meaningful glance and was about to retort when a clear male voice came from the auction hall entrance, "Thirty million!"
Thirty million!
The bid had just increased by ten million, and the auction hall erupted in excitement.
Hearing the familiar voice, Jane furrowed her brow and looked towards the entrance.
There stood Patrick's tall figure dressed in a well-tailored suit with an emerald green tie. He exuded elegance as he walked steadily into the banquet hall.
Jane couldn't help but hold her breath. Why was Patrick here?
Soon enough, reporters swarmed around him. "Mr. Pansy, may we ask why you have come to tonight's charity auction?"
Patrick replied calmly, "To do my part for charity."
"Mr. Pansy, may we ask..."
Before they could finish their question, Patrick waved his hand expressionlessly indicating that he would not be giving any interviews.
The host's enthusiastic voice boomed over the speakers: "Mr. Pansy has raised the bid to thirty million! Does anyone want to continue bidding?"
"Thirty million once."
"Thirty million twice."
"Thirty million three times! No one else is bidding? Sold!"
With one final hammer strike from the host, Patrick won Jane's handmade plush cat for thirty million dollars.
"We welcome Mr. Pansy who generously donated thirty millions dollars towards our charitable cause," announced the host as applause thundered throughout the banquet hall.
Patrick walked up onto stage at an unhurried pace while lights illuminated his tall and handsome figure like golden rays of sunshine shining down on him - dazzlingly bright.
"We thank Mr. Pansy for his generous donation of thirty-million dollars towards our charitable cause," said The Host gesturing toward Miss Etiquette who handed over plush cat toy to Patrick.
As he took it from Miss Etiquette's hands with lips slightly curved upward; Jane recalled how she had been arguing with Florence over this very same toy earlier – she must really like it then?
Curiosity getting better of The Host asked: "I wonder who Mr. Pansy will give Leo's masterpiece plush cat toy too?"
Patrick hooked up his lips while gazing deeply at Jane sitting in corner before clearing throat and speaking crisply into microphone "I will give this cat toy to my most beloved woman."
Give it to my most beloved woman?
When Jane heard Patrick's words, her eyelids inexplicably twitched and a bitter taste surged through her body. Patrick's favorite woman... was it Candy? Did Patrick spend thirty million to buy this cat with the intention of giving it to Candy when he found her in the future? It was so ironic, considering that she had made this cat herself!
"Wow, I wonder which lucky lady won?" The host's tone carried a hint of envy. "Is she here at the scene?"
Patrick smiled faintly but remained noncommittal as he walked offstage and headed towards Jane's seat in the corner.
Florence couldn't help but feel excited as she watched Patrick approach her direction. Could it be possible that he bought this cat for her? She silently prayed and kept telling herself that Patrick must be giving it to her.
As Patrick approached Florence, her heart pounded with anticipation. She put on what she thought was her most beautiful smile and spoke shyly yet expectantly: "Patrick..."
However, Patrick didn't even spare a glance at Florence; he ignored her completely and walked straight towards Jane's seat.
As he stood before Jane, his deep gaze fell upon her face as he handed over the cat: "Jane, this is for you."
The mystery was solved as everyone began discussing:
"So Mr. Pansy bought it for his fiancée."
"Mr. Pansy is really devoted to his fiancée; I'm so jealous!"
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