Burn the Marriage, Keep the Crown novel Chapter 151

"The lucky winner is—"

Yvonne raised her hand and pointed towards Serena. "Miss Sullivan!"

The crowd stared at Yvonne, bewildered and incredulous.

It was no secret that Yvonne didn't like Serena.

Anyone with eyes could see it.

Serena herself found it odd and glanced over at Samuel.

Yvonne leaped off the stage and approached Serena. “Miss Sullivan, if you kneel and beg me, I’ll give you the Diamond Crown for free, not a single penny.”

The crowd erupted in shock, realizing Yvonne intended to humiliate Serena.

“Yvonne!” Samuel couldn’t stand it any longer. “Is this really necessary?”

“Oh, it’s quite entertaining,” Yvonne replied smugly, looking at Serena. “Back in college, I heard Miss Sullivan was fond of antiques. This Diamond Crown might not be authentic, but it’s one-of-a-kind. If Miss Sullivan misses this chance, she might never get another. Are you sure you won’t kneel?”

Serena’s gaze was icy.

Just as she was about to speak, a colder voice interrupted from behind.

“It’s just an antique. No matter how unique it is, it’s still a replica. Demanding someone kneels for it, Yvonne, did you miss the memo when they announced liberation?”

Yvonne turned pale, looking towards the voice, and saw Aaron. Her face turned even whiter.

Aaron standing up for Serena was something she hadn’t expected, not in her wildest dreams.

Although Aaron had almost married Serena recently, he ultimately left her for Cynthia Lynwood, making Serena the laughingstock of Alderburg’s elite circle once again.

Especially since Cynthia had claimed she returned to marry Aaron.

Yvonne could never have imagined Aaron stepping in.

“Mr. Vance…”

“Aaron,” Cynthia Lynwood interjected with a smile, seeing Yvonne wish she could disappear. “I think Yvonne was just teasing Serena, no harm intended, right, Yvonne?”

Yvonne looked gratefully at Cynthia Lynwood. “Yes, yes, it was just a joke. Miss Sullivan wouldn’t be that petty, right?”

Aaron intervened to ensure the Diamond Crown wouldn’t fall into her hands!

Yvonne’s objective in hosting the exhibition was to auction off the Diamond Crown.

The kneeling proposal was merely to mock Serena.

Since Aaron had spoken, she had no choice but to agree. “Alright, let’s resume the auction!”

The bidding restarted.

It began again at five hundred thousand.

However, Aaron’s first bid silenced the eager crowd.

“One million.”

The three words, spoken with quiet authority, echoed throughout the hall.

It took a moment before anyone dared to speak again.