96: Chapter 96: You Came Here For What?

Chapter 96: You Came Here For What?

He looked sunny, especially compared to the bad spirits that occasionally flashed between his eyebrows, which attracted so many people. But it was obvious that his randomness did not correspond to the seriousness and elegance of the place.1

The security guard tried to intercept Leo but was stopped by Joseph. Without much surprise, it seemed that he had expected his arrival.

After Leo came to America, he frequently showed his face in the media. Everyone in the circle knew who he was. People began to question why Joseph's enemy came here.

You came here for what? Crushing or congratulating the gathering?

Irish was also surprised. According to her calculations, the ring and bracelet of the Blossom were successfully auctioned by people who were friends with Joseph. Then this green diamond ring would also have the same fate, but Leo's arrival was clearly out of her logical reasoning again. And Joseph remained calm. Had he expected that he would come?

The room was abuzz with whispers and confusion.

Then the host signaled them to be quiet, clearing their throat, "This gentleman has bid 15 million, any higher than 15 million?"

The audience was silent for a moment.

Even the old man with the white beard, who was always competing, was hesitating.

Irish stared at Leo in astonishment.

Was he crazy?

Instead of looking at it, Leo walked to the other side of the chair and sat down. His whole body leaned back on his chair lazily.

"15 million for the first time." The host began to count down. The frequency of Leo chewing gum began to increase.

"15 million for the second time."

Joseph always slightly raised his lips.

"15 million for…"

"18 million." Suddenly, the low voice interrupted the last countdown of the host.

Irish was shocked by this sudden voice close to her.

It was Joseph who bid 18 million dollars for this diamond ring in his own name, far beyond the diamond value that experts had estimated.

What was even more shocking was that he took the initiative to bid, which meant the green diamond was of great value. After a second, the white beard offered a price of $19 million, as if he had made a firm decision.

Turning around, Leo looked at Joseph directly with his defiant eyes, while Joseph still looked tranquil and again calmly raised the price by 1 million.

"Twenty million! The price for this green diamond had reached $20 million. Is there any increase in this price?" The host said with an excited, shrill voice.

Sneering, Irish looked on as a disinterested bystander. It was just a boring and nonsensical game of money among these rich businessmen.

After hearing Joseph's bid, the old man reluctantly shook his head and left.

After a while, Joseph gave him a look with a faint smile hanging on his face. Leo changed his demeanor, his eyes turning severe, and shouted to the host. "Twenty-two million."

The price was increasing.

Irish wondered how they made money. They spent money in such an open-handed way which made others feel like poverty-stricken onlookers.

The place seethed with enthusiasm because they all knew that the value of this green diamond shouldn't have stretched beyond twenty million, but now its price had reached 22 million.

All of them were waiting for a play. All of them were looking forward to Joseph's next move.

However, it seemed that Joseph did not intend to mark up the price. Turning around, Irish looked at his face, which was craggy under the light, without any change in mood.

The host began to count down.

Everyone held their breath because anything could happen until the bidding was done.

But the reality was nothing happened.

Instead of participating further in the auction, Joseph just leaned on the chair and waited for the moment when the deal was finally done.

Finally, Leo won the auction at a price of 22 million.

All the people applauded while Joseph showed a small smile.

Instead of smiling, Irish gave Joseph a cold stare.

Stepping onto the stage, Leo got the diamond ring, walked to Irish, and then handed the ring to her directly.

"You know I love you so much. You deserve this priceless diamond," Leo said frankly to her and ignored Joseph, who stood beside him.

Soon, Irish became the focus point. Everyone's eyes focused on her as the spotlight pricked her eyes. Perhaps it was because of the radiant light from the green diamond.

Out of the corner of her eyes, she saw Joseph, who also stared at her with a blurred countenance.

"If it is worth $22 million, I'm afraid that I will have to resell the diamond for cash." She tried to show a bright smile.

Leo giggled and put the jewelry box into her hands. "It's yours now, and you can deal with it as you wish." And then he turned at Joseph and said, "Joseph, I guess you won't mind?"

"Of course, I will not mind since you bought it at vast expense. In fact, I have to thank you for your support to our Runestone Group."

A wired atmosphere suffused in the air.

All the people here were not fools, and they knew clearly what had just happened between the two men.

"Well, I accept your present. Thank you."

Irish said suddenly, which slightly astonished Joseph, who turned at her.

And then she smiled at Leo and added, "You shouldn't have spent so much money on me!"

Leo laughed and winked at her, "It is worth it if you are happy."

Opening the jewelry box, Irish found a green diamond lying quietly in it like a glittering tear.

The auction ended successfully, and the three jewelry pieces of the Blossom collection were finally sucked up by these three celebrities. Joseph began to express his thanks to the buyers, and the various reporters present couldn't wait to publish the news. Daisy started to select some reporters to answer their questions while Irish left away after handing the green diamond to the gem keeper.

The sky in Pittsburgh was as blue as the blue Cornflower gemstone, which was bought by Jean. The sky was so beautiful that Irish even wanted to fly herself into it.

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