Starting with A Divorce by Gloria Warren

Chapter 212 Halfmoon Island

Kaliyah gasped, and everyone looked at the big screen in shock.

Although the jade amulet prepared by Ainsley was precious, it was not rare or unique. If one

searched carefully, it would not be difficult to obtain one.

In the auction, compared with the items from others, it was not that noticeable. However, its

starting price… was exorbitantly high.

The auction became livelier after the silence just now. Everyone was discussing the jade amulet.

“Is the Easton family crazy? Such a jade amulet is not worth 16 million dollars at all!”

“It is a charity auction. We can do charity, but we are not here to be fooled!”

“That’s right. I think the Easton family is treating us like fools!”

Cason also widened his eyes in surprise. Kaliyah said pretentiously, “Cason, 16 million dollars is too

much. I think even Mr. Callahan would not set such a high price.”

Cason frowned slightly because the price was also beyond his expectations.

Irene looked at Aedan nervously with a straight face. If she knew that Ainsley would set a price of

16 million dollars a day before, she might think that Ainsley was crazy.

Now, she suddenly understood what Ainsley was going to do.

If Irene hadn’t made a mistake, she might not have been so panicked.

Since Matteo won the bid for the portrait and prevented Aedan from being disgraced, Aedan

might bid for the jade amulet to return Matteo’s favor.

The auctioneer continued to introduce, “The background of the jade amulet is not simple. It is a few hundred years old, and it was once collected by several influential bishops…”

Aedan took a sip of tea and put the teacup down.

Irene asked, “Ms. Easton, is your collection worth that much?”

Ainsley smiled faintly, “Ms. Wade, maybe you have ignored something.”

“What?” Irene was stunned.

“Listen,” Ainsley said.

The auctioneer continued. “There is indeed nothing special on the surface of this jade amulet. Let’s

aim the camera closer to it. Actually, every bead is carved with scriptures, and the carving.

technique is amazing!”

Following the auctioneer’s introduction, everyone looked carefully at the magnified beads on the

screen. Irene did not say anything. What she said just now was so ***. What was worse, Aedan

had heard it clearly.

“The starting price is 16 million dollars.”

No one made a move, and the entire hall fell into silence again. Ainsley was enjoying the tea with.

satisfaction. It was Aedan’s private collection.

Aedan suddenly asked, “Ms. Easton, do you like the tea?”

Ainsley nodded slightly. “Its fragrance is as fresh as a gentle spring breeze, and its taste is slightly

cold. Mr. Callahan, have you added something to it?”

“Yes, the tea is placed with incense.

“16 million dollars,” Aedan said casually.

It was as if he was talking about what to eat for his dinner.

The auctioneer was stunned for a few seconds. In the silent hall, his voice was particularly

conspicuous. “16 million dollars going once! Going twice! And sold!”

Aedan smiled at Ainsley. “I have always liked jade amulets.”

“It is my honor.” Ainsley nodded.

Irene looked down angrily and tried to control her emotions. Aedan was sitting right next to her, so

she couldn’t make a fool of herself.

Aedan spent 16 million dollars to buy Ainsley’s collection! Even if it was carved scriptures, it should

not be sold at such a high price!

Ainsley guessed that Aedan was so generous, probably because of the incident of the portrait.

After the auction ended, the banquet began. Aedan didn’t like such an occasion and left. Irene bit

her lips and stared at Ainsley. She thought that the jade amulet was not prepared by Matteo.

Irene said coldly, “Ms. Easton, you have done so well. The auction item you chose won Mr.

Callahan’s favor.”

Ainsley accepted her praise directly. “I think so too. Ms. Wade, I can share my experience with you

if you need.”

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Irene clenched her knife and fork and looked at Ainsley gloomily. “Ms. Easton, don’t be complacent

so early.”

Even if Aedan had a good impression of Ainsley, Irene thought that she still had a chance to obtain

the land.

During the meal, a man suddenly appeared. He walked to Ainsley and Matteo and said respectfully, “Ms.

Easton, Mr. Easton, Mr. Callahan invites you in.”

Others all heard it. Irene’s heart tightened, and she thought, why does Mr. Callahan want to see

them alone?

Manuel glanced at Ainsley’s back with complicated feelings.

In the lounge on the second floor, Aedan sat on the sofa and closed his eyes to rest. Ainsley and

Matteo walked to him. “Mr. Callahan?”

Aedan slowly opened his eyes. “Have a seat.”

He came straight to the point. “I know that your efforts are all for the sake of Emerald Island. The development of a new route is a good opportunity for the island.”

Matteo said directly, “Two weeks ago, there were rumors that you wanted to sell the land of

Emerald Island. Is it true?”

“It’s fake,” Aedan said in a serious tone.

Ainsley and Matteo looked at each other. They didn’t expect the rumors to be fake. The fake news fooled every person in Seattle.

“I did want to sell the land, but the development project of the new route is not on Emerald Island,”

Aedan said unhurriedly.

Ainsley held back the shock in her heart.

“Where is it?” Ainsley asked.

Aedan continued, “It is on Halfmoon Island, which is close to the local ***.”

“Halfmoon Island?” Matteo muttered.

He had never heard the news. The surroundings of Halfmoon Island were similar to that of Emerald Island. It was also surrounded by the sea and built for vacation.

Matteo smiled bitterly. To buy Emerald Island, they, as well as the guests downstairs, had done

their best.

Who was the first to spread the news? Why did everyone believe it?

Aedan smiled and looked at Ainsley. “Why did you buy that painting?”

He had seen it clearly just now. It was Ainsley who had asked Matteo to bid.

Ainsley said seriously, “Mr. Callahan, although I am not a fan of portraits, I knew that one is important to you.”

“Someone does not know such a simple truth.” Aedan’s eyes instantly darkened.

“A month later, the Land Bureau will hold an auction. Halfmoon Island is included. However, the corresponding information on the new route will not be released. I will not tell anyone else about this. Thank you for helping me today.” Aedan closed his eyes again.

Ainsley and Matteo went downstairs tactfully. They did not obtain the land, but they got important information!