The auctioneer gestured to shannon, who rose gracefully, lifting the hem of her dress as she made her way to the stage.
Taking the microphone from the auctioneer, she began to introduce the final piece.
“This final item is the first piece I designed when I began my journey with jewelry. It holds immense significance because I poured much of my heart into it. Th proceeds from this piece will go toward establishing a fund to support those who dream of becoming designers.”
with those words, she pulled away the red cloth that covered the piece. A sapphire ring was revealed to the audience.
Shannon renamed the microphone to the auctioneer and took her seat.
Soon, the final round of bidding began.
With each successive bid, the piece quickly surpassed its original value. Yet the bidding continued.
“100 million dollars!!!!
“120 million dollars!!
She followed the voice and soon spotted a familiar face–the youngest son of the Tillman family, Darrell Tillman
He was the doctorwho had treated her when she was disfigured, and he was also her sultor,
Just as Sharmon was about to frown and interrupt the bidding, the auctioneer’s hammer fell before she could.
“Congratulations to Mr. Tillman for winning this item!”
Amid the applause, Darrell took the box containing the sapphire clip and waved at her.
Later, Sharmon stood at the entrance of the venue, bidding farewell to the last of the guests. When the tinal car disappeared from view, she let out a deep sigh and turned to the man beside her.
“Mr. Tillman-!!
Before she could continue, be interrupted her, saying, “Call me Darrell.
Shannon ignored his request and persisted. “Mr. Tillman, the price you paid for the last item far exceeds its value. If you’re willing,
“Shannon.” Perhaps because the insisted on calling him Mr. Tillman, there was a hint of hurt in Darrell’s eyes. “1 don’t care whether it exceeds
