Though Briena could only swallow the bitterness, she consoled Ivan. "It's alright to lose it, Ivan. I have even better jewelry with me. It's good that you didn't spend money on it, and now we can bid higher on what we're really here for—the perfume, remember?"
Ivan hummed in response, looking forward to getting that precious perfume created by the mysterious perfumer, Dew. He needed it for research, so he could create the next best-selling perfume for his company. It was nearly impossible to get his hands on Dew's creations, as Dew only made one perfume a year, auctioning it off to the wealthiest bidder.
After another item—on which neither Natalie nor James placed a bid—was won by another guest, the moment finally arrived.
The next item was presented—the one Ivan and Briena had been waiting for.
The auctioneer revealed a palm-sized, beautifully crafted perfume bottle shaped like a water droplet, carrying a transparent liquid inside.
