When Love Comes Late by PASSION

Chapter 1647

This was her path, and she had to see it through.

She wouldn't let anyone belittle her.

Miley rushed back to the dressing room, finding that the models’ makeup had been expertly finished.

The organizers’ staff arrived to adorn the models with jewelry, carefully placing each piece on them one by one.

As Miley observed the models adorned in delicate makeup, her earlier gloom dissipated, replaced by a sense of

achievement.

With a wave, she signaled for the models to take the stage.

The thof this jewelry auction centered around paper-cut art, aiming to reinterpret this traditional art form

through the creation of jewelry pieces.

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Each piece in this collection was unique, serving as an exquisite accessory.

Most significantly, they were crafted by the late master Fanny Karl, making them rare treasures.

All the distinguished ladies in attendance, including Bertha, eagerly anticipated the unveiling of these jewelry

pieces.

She had already set her sights on a particular piece showcased in the auction catalog and was determined to

acquire it.

She intended to present it to the Miller family.

Known for their involvement in traditional industrial enterprises in the neighboring city, the Miller family’s

business complemented the operations of Pierce Group.

Bertha’s goal was to ensure the continued prosperity of Pierce Group, making the union of the two families

paramount.

Narrowing her eyes, she contemplated her strategy.

The supposed business negotiation that she had tasked Neville with was merely a facade.

Aware of Arthur's reputation as a playboy, Bertha anticipated little success in Neville’s negotiation.

Her plan relied on Neville"’s eventual frustration and resignation, facilitating his acceptance o

f the family’s arrangement without resistance.

Regardless, she remained resolute in her determination to orchestrate the marriage with the Miller family.

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With her decision made, Bertha prepared to participate in the bidding.

The auctioneer presided over the proceedings from the stage, initiating the bidding.

“One million seven hundred thousand!”

“Any higher bids?”

“No? Sold!”

With a decisive strike of the gavel, the first piece was purchased by the wife of a lumber industry tycoon for one

million seven hundred thousand.

Bertha’s anxiety mounted as she realized that the next piece up for auction was the carved jewelry she coveted.