Elisa was no longer bothered to scare Maria and Ann bit by bit. She wanted them to stop bidding.
The light flickered and shone on Maria and Ann's pale and gloomy faces.
Okay... $40 million going once!" the auctioneer called, his voice echoing through the hall.
"$40 million going twice!" he continued, but silence filled the air like a thick fog. No one dared to challenge her bid, not even Ann and her mother.
That was a huge blow on their faces.
They hoped to regain their respect and status among the gentry circle but incident they were humiliated by their own former daughter in-law.
Worse of all, Infront of dignitaries present that day at the auction.
Meanwhile Elisa knew it was a sure deal, she had won the bidding.
"$40 million sold! Congratulations to the young lady over there. Thanks very much , the proceeds will be donated in Solot regional referral hospital."
The crowd began to applaud and finally broke the suffocating and tense atmosphere.
