Can't Win Me Back (Isabella and Nathan) novel Chapter 55

Theodore's playful disregard for everything successfully stirred the blood of Nathan, prompting him to charge ahead. "Why stop? A mere billion—Nathan can afford that."

Nathan bid: "One billion and one million."

Theodore flashed a clever smile and directly addressed the host. "I bid five billion."

Nathan was stunned.

"I withdraw from the bidding."

He sank into his seat, defeated.

Isabella was somewhat surprised. After all, in her past life, Nathan had been lured into a bidding frenzy by Theodore's provocation. He followed all the way to ten billion, only for Theodore to suddenly stop.

Although Nathan had obtained the "City of Reincarnation," the ten billion in cash flow nearly drained all of his liquid assets. This caused him to lose his competitive edge when Theodore later contested his projects, unable to mobilize enough funds, making him easy prey for Theodore.

Nathan's empire crumbled, falling apart like a house of cards. His glory was fleeting.

But in this life, why had the outcome been reversed?

Theodore suddenly raised his bid by five times, but Nathan wisely stopped pursuing it.

Isabella winced, watching Theodore with a look of pain. The "City of Reincarnation" was undoubtedly important, but spending five billion just to secure it was an unwise move on Theodore's part. She couldn't understand why he was so stubborn about the item.

As she pondered, Theodore took the stage to collect his prize, a satisfied smile on his face.

However, the young master of the Sanchez family was not pleased with his extravagant spending. With a sarcastic tone, he mocked Theodore, "Theodore, you spent all that money on this piece of junk? Grandpa will probably have a heart attack when he hears about this!"

Theodore glanced at him coldly. "I spent my mother's inheritance. Do you have a problem with that?"

Guillermo was left speechless.

It was well-known that Theodore's mother was the legitimate daughter of the prestigious Si family. She was talented and accomplished, but tragically passed away at a young age. However, before her death, she had amassed a large fortune, which was all passed on to her son after her death.

Thanks to this inheritance, Theodore became a target for many at a young age. After her passing, the number of people who could stake a claim to her estate was countless. Theodore's biological father and his stepbrother, born from his father's remarriage, were the largest beneficiaries. Even uncles, aunts, and cousins from the Brown family had a share in it.

The flow of this inheritance was closely scrutinized, and Theodore's every move was watched by many.

The eldest young master of the Sanchez family expressed his displeasure, "You spent five billion on a broken lock? If your mother knew how you were wasting her inheritance, she'd be turning in her grave."

Theodore shot him a cold look. "Guillermo, my personal affairs are none of your business."

Guillermo, realizing he had overstepped, closed his mouth in frustration.

After the auction ended, Victoria walked out with a gloomy expression, her eyes red from crying.

Meanwhile, Isabella also appeared deep in thought.

Nathan, noticing their disheartened faces, walked over to Victoria and comforted her, "If you really like that lock, I'll find a way to get it from Young Master Sanchez in the future. Don't be upset."

Victoria, reassured by his words, immediately smiled through her tears.

"Nathan, you must help me get it."

Isabella stared expressionlessly at the two of them. While Nathan comforted Victoria, no one seemed to notice the bitterness in her own heart.

At some point, Theodore emerged and stood before Isabella, his tall, slender figure making it impossible for her to ignore him, even if she tried.