Married First, Loved Later : A Flash Marriage with My Ex's 'Uncle' novel Chapter 166

Chapter 166: A Battle Between Two Women

The auction hall fell into complete silence.

Bella’s expression froze, and the surrounding crowd quickly snapped out of their shock, exchanging bewildered glances.

Ten million? Selina?!

This watch had just been bid up to ten million—wasn’t Miss Hayes saying Selina was too stingy to spend money? Why was this not going as expected?

Selina seemed to have anticipated the stunned reaction. She spoke lightly, "Ten million. Is there a problem with that price?"

The auctioneer finally regained his senses. "No problem, no problem! Miss Clark has bid ten million. Is there anyone willing to bid higher?"

Bella’s face turned ashen.

Her entire body trembled with rage. What the hell was Selina doing?!

She had already bid five million, and now Selina just had to push the price higher. Was she deliberately going against her?!

Rose was fuming as well. Without thinking, she snapped, "Selina, are you insane?! Raising the bid by five million in one go—do you even know the rules?!"

Selina lazily ran her fingers through her hair, her eyes sweeping over Rose with a meaningful smirk.

"Of course, it’s because I have a kind heart. Isn’t this all for charity—to donate to children in impoverished areas?"

"What’s wrong, Miss Hayes? Are you saying I’m not allowed to be generous?"

The words landed like a slap across Rose’s face.

Just moments ago, she had been sneering at Selina for being stingy and refusing to donate.

Now, Selina had just proven otherwise.

Not only was she spending money, but a lot of it.

Rose’s face burned red, her fingers trembling with anger. "You—you’re just being unreasonable! You’re only doing this because my cousin—"

"How is this unreasonable?"

Selina feigned confusion. "Is your cousin the only one allowed to spend money? And if Miss Hayes truly wants it, she can always raise her bid."

Rose was about to argue further when—

"Rose."

Bella cut her off just in time.

Her expression was dark, but she forced herself to act indifferent.

She gritted her teeth before sighing. "Forget it, let her have it. There are plenty more valuable items later."

Selina raised an eyebrow, watching as the watch was brought over to her.

Logan chuckled softly beside her, leaning in close as his voice dropped into a low murmur.

"Ten million. Mrs. Reid, do you need my help with that?"

His voice was gentle, smooth as silk, sending a subtle shiver down her spine.

Selina, ever honest, shook her head.

"I have money. Besides, didn’t you come for the final auction item tonight? What if you give me your money and don’t have enough for that?"

Logan’s smirk deepened.

Ah, so Mrs. Reid truly underestimates my financial strength.

Not far away, Luke muttered under his breath, "She doesn’t seem stingy at all. Why did Bella say she was so petty and calculative?"

The crowd, too, had begun to change their opinions.

"Selina didn’t even flinch at spending ten million. Honestly... she might even be wealthier than Bella."

"Could it be that Miss Hayes’ earlier remarks were just jealousy...?"

Rose was on the verge of exploding.

"Cousin, don’t listen to them! There’s no way Selina is richer than you! That ten million was probably all she had. Some people like to pretend they’re wealthy, but they don’t even have the financial strength to back it up!"

Hearing that, Bella’s tear-filled eyes finally softened into a small, victorious smile.

"Alright, Rose, don’t say that about Selina. After all, she did it for the children in need."

Luke frowned slightly, feeling that something about Bella’s words felt... off.

Just then, the next auction item was brought onto the stage.

Rose’s eyes lit up instantly. "Cousin, look! This is something Selina definitely can’t afford!"

The auctioneer introduced the item: