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 cing each piece on them one by one.


    As Miley observed the models adorned in delicate makeup, her earlier gloom dissipated, reced by a sense of achievement.Content ? N?velDrama.Org.


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


    The theme of this jewelry auction centered around paper-cut art, aiming to reinterpret this traditional art form through the creation of jewelry pieces.


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


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


    All the distinguisheddies in attendance, including Bertha, eagerly anticipated the unveiling of these jewelry pieces.


    She had already set her sights on a particr 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 businessplemented 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 contemted her strategy.


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


    Aware of Arthur’s reputation as a yboy, Bertha anticipated little sess in Neville’s negotiation.


    Her n relied on Neville’’s eventual frustration and resignation, facilitating his eptance o


    f the family’s arrangement without resistance.


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


    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.