For a moment, Claudia was at a loss for words. Three million seemed like a pocket change to Bennett.

As she was Bennett's wife, perhaps owning a few extravagant jewelry pieces was befitting.

With this realization, her earlier reluctance started to wane.

Moreover, she had just flipped through the brochure, and the items later on were even more expensive.

Securing this necklace would give her a reason to deter Bennett from future extravagant bids.

Claudia silently praised her own foresight!

She assumed her plan was bulletproof, but she didn't expect that many had their eyes on the necklace.

She even saw a familiar face, Kayla.

As the bids rolled in, it boiled down to a contest between Bennett and Kayla.

The price already reached three million three hundred thousand.

Clearly, Kayla hadn't expected such fierce competition.

As she glanced back, her eyes met those of Bennett and Claudia.

She paused, seemingly lost in thought. As Bennett lifted his bid card for another bid, she chose not to counter.

In the end, Bennett secured the necklace for a cool three million four hundred thousand dollars.

Afterward, there was a stunning set of emerald earrings and a necklace, which were exceptionally lovely but carried a hefty price.

Using the excuse that they didn't quite suit her style, Claudia steered Bennett away from another spur-of-the-moment buy. Soon after, a pink diamond necklace with a hefty starting bid of three million took the spotlight.

Bennett seemed tempted, but Claudia, gently gripping his hand, urged, “Hold off. If you buy me another one now, what surprises will you bring me when you return from your business trips?"

Her reasoning hit the mark, and Bennett was dissuaded.

By the auction's end, a sparkling diamond necklace was Claudia's prize.

As Bennett settled the bill, Kayla, in her elegant high heels, gracefully approached.

After their last awkward encounter, Kayla had been notably absent for a while. Seeing her tonight was quite a surprise.

Claudia wasn't naive. She sensed Kayla came here for something.

Instinctively, she clung to Bennett's arm. Leaning up slightly, she discreetly whispered to him, "Miss Bryant is here to see you."

The moment Bennett swiped his card, Claudia grasped his arm.