With the host''s hopeful eyes on her, Nellie got to her feet. Suddenly, a murmur rose from the crowd behind her. "Isn''t that Mrs. Dawson, who''s clueless about everything?"


    "What does she know about fashion? I bet she''s never even heard of the Sapphire Ne."


    "Shh, let''s not embarrass Mr. Dawson. Just drop it."


    Cameron''s face darkened with embarrassment.


    Nellie shed a subtle smile, thinking about how those who looked down on others often forgot that fortunes could change like the tides. She carefully chose her words to keep her knowledge under wraps. "I might not be a fashion expert, but I do happen to know about this ne. Miss Greta is both right and wrong. It was indeed a gift from Her Majesty to her daughter, but it''s not about power. It symbolizes ''a lifetime of love,'' the most heartfelt blessing from Her Majesty to her daughter.''Têxt belongs to N?velDrama.Org.


    "Nellie, how do you know this is what the ne means? Her Majesty is so ambitious, so trivial love matters wouldn''t tie her down. Seems like you made this up just to grab attention," Greta''s friend challenged, standing up to dispute her im.


    Nellie remained unfazed. "The sapphire is nked by two cherry blossoms made from pink diamonds. One isrger than the other. The message behind the cherry blossoms is that you should love one person your whole life."


    The host was taken aback. "Wow, there really are two cherry blossoms, and one is indeed bigger than the other."


    The audience erupted in apuse. Greta''s friend turned green with envy.


    Nellie turned back, giving her a teasing smile. "You''re mistaken. The flowers here symbolize not romantic love but a mother''s love. It''s the Queen''s deep affection for her daughter."


    The apuse roared once again.


    Many daughters from elite families raised their paddles, knowing this ne would be perfect for pleasing their mothers.


    Greta''s face was flushed with embarrassment.


    Cameron, however, watched Nellie sit down. He never realized Nellie could hold her own so brilliantly.


    The next item was a bracelet.


    The host announced an opening bid of three thousand, which drewughter from the crowd.


    Nellie unexpectedly raised her hand. "I''ll take it."


    Someone whispered, "She''s the Dawson family''s least favored daughter-inw. I heard she is from the slums of course, she can''t afford anything valuable. This little trinket suits her."


    The host called out. "Three thousand going once. Three thousand going twice..."


    Suddenly, Nathan raised his paddle. "I bid five thousand two hundred."


    Nellie looked at him, puzzled, silently asking, "Why are you bidding against me?"


    Nathan winked at her, mouthing. "Nellie, you like it, so I''ll get it for you."


    Everyone was baffled. "What''s the big deal about this bracelet? Why are they both so keen on getting it?" Nellie reluctantly backed down.


    Nathan


    asked


    On the bracelet. The host


    d him, "Mr. Nathan, why are you so interested in this bracelet?


    looks quite ordinary."


    Nathan replied, "That''s because you don''t see its worth. This braceletas made of floral charms meaning happiness, and I want to give it to my dear friend. I hope she will always have carefree days.


    The crowd finally got it, sighing with regret. "If I''d known it was for such a beautiful reason, I would''ve bid too." Nellie stayed cool and collected, her gaze gentle as she watched Nathan. Her eyes unexpectedly became teary.


    As the auction reached its peak, Nellie started to feel sleepy.


    Until the host loudly announced, "Up next for auction is - Timeless Cycle..."


    Nellie''s sleepiness vanished, and her lovely face turned as pale as a sheet.