Filed To Story: Dumped by Scumbag Adored by Billionaire
” This is crazy ” I thought outloud
” Why? You don’t like it ?” Niles, who picked up my words, asked.
“Ye-no..I.. ” I fumbled on my words.
“It’s fine?”
How was I going to tell him I was stunned at the scene. I hoped to get at least an item from this auction but the way I see things, I should probably forget about it.
I was totally bewildered when the vase was finally sold at thirty million dollars.
Wow, do these people pluck their money from trees or what? Why would I spend thirty million dollars on a single item? Not only that, but on a vase?
I shook my head, there was no way I would ever understand rich people.
The next item was uncovered almost immediately and the crazy biding began.
“Tell me if there’s anything you like?” Niles whispered into my ears without warning, startling me in the process.
” Okay – no! ” I refused right away, causing his brows to furrow together.
” No? ” Niles asked ” Why? “
I threw my hands, then brought them down and sighed ” The bids here are crazy, I don’t want you to waste your money “
“I’m spending it on you so it’s not a waste ” came Niles’ surprising reply.
I wet my lips ” Niles I’ll rather you spend that large amount of money on orphanages than here . Besides, I won’t have the heart to own any item worth millions of dollars “
He laughed at me ” It seems you’ve forgotten that this is a charity auction “
Oh right, how could I forget that?
“Any dime earned from this auction goes to established charities. So if you do end up getting any item, always remember that the million of dollars I spent on it was used to better the lives of children “
If indeed I’ve not fallen for this guy, then this moment I was proud to say “I’m in love with Niles Sparks “
My heart pounded against my chest as I watched him passionately explain the reason for this auction.
Though Niles had this ‘hard to approach’ aura and a playboy reputation, the more I got to know him, I realized he was one big softie – that is, if he lays down his guard.
To me Niles was like an onion, he looked rough on the surface but the more you peel him layer after layer, you discover there’s more to him than the eye meets. And though the layers get complex inside but definitely softer.
I must have been spellbound , before I knew it, I tilted my head and kissed him briefly on the lips.
Niles blinked, unsure what just happened. The kiss was brief but it definitely said a lot.
“You’re lucky ” He breathed against my skin causing me to shiver. I knew what he meant.
If we weren’t inside a ballroom filled with people now bidding over an artwork, we would have probably begun another makeout session.
“Just tell me if you see anything you like, ” He told me, nibbling on my earlobe.
To others it looked like he was whispering something into my ears but I knew otherwise.
“Alright ” I whispered,cheeks flushed.
Soon the artwork was finally bought, but what was revealed next made me draw a sharp gasp.
It was a necklace but covered in red sparkling gems and had a Victorian period feel.
Apparently I wasn’t the only one captivated by this beauty cause the crowd gasped in wonder when it was unveiled.
The auctioneer hardly finished announcing the price level when literally the cat fight began.
“Ten thousand dollars “
“Twenty thousand dollars “
“Fifty thousand dollars “
” Seventy thousand dollars “
I bite the inside of my mouth, there was no way on earth I was telling Niles I needed that, it was obvious the price would skyrocket incredulously.
But it seems Niles was adamant on spending on me cause he waved his bid card ” Two million dollars “
Great, he has done it.
“Ten million dollars, ” someone said and I turned to the direction of the voice only to discover it was Eden.
Wonderful, now the war of the cousins begins
“Twelve million dollars ” Tina joined.
Let’s see how long she lasts.
“Twenty million dollars ” Niles increased the price with an unreadable expression on his face.
“Forty million dollars, ” Eden announced, drawing shocked gasps from the crowd and this time no one else dared to bid against them – not even Tina.
“Hundred million dollars ” Niles ridiculously increased the price and I didn’t stay put this time.
I gently tugged his arm but he treated me like a kid by tousling my hair as if saying ” Be good ” and continue his bidding.
Seriously, this stubborn bull.
” Two hundred million dollars, ” Eden offered.
” Four hundred dollars “
” Five hundred dollars ” Eden bidded and this time no one dared to breath.
All eyes rested on Niles, expecting him to outbid Eden but he ignored the audience and simply crossed his leg over the other.
The auctioneer now looked at Niles, trying to see if he would bid further but he remained silent.
The hammer came down, Niles was outbid by Eden; he had bought the necklace.
My brows drew together, something was amiss. It was strange, Niles was keen on buying that necklace , why did he stop?
” Why did you stop? ” I blurted out.
His lips curled ” Oh don’t worry about your necklace Tigress , that one is a fake, I have the real one “
Wait -What?!!!!
Maria’s POV
“Okay..wait-what?! ” My head jerked up when I realized what he just said. Was he saying that Eden just spent five hundred million dollars on a fake item?!
“Niles!” I lowered my voice but it didn’t stop me from calling him firmly “You can’t really be serious? “
He gave me a stern look “Does it look like I’m joking? “