Tiffany took the stage. After her opening remarks, a well-dressed assistant carefully placed a transparent glass case on the display stand. Under the spotlight and on the big screen, everyone clearly saw a beautiful necklace; it exuded historical grandeur and classical elegance.

The distinguished guests looked unimpressed. To them, the piece held little significance. Then, someone snickered. "Seriously? This?" His disdain was evident.

Tiffany remained composed, ignoring the comment. She continued, "This necklace comes from a long-forgotten era, vanished centuries ago. Its owner was a female general whose battlefield bravery was unmatched. Unfortunately, she fell in battle. The prince, who deeply loved her, despite immense resistance, crowned her queen after his ascension. He vowed to keep this necklace as a symbol of their eternal bond—a token of their pledge."

Tiffany's soft, ethereal voice filled the venue. The scene she described seemed to unfold before everyone's eyes. They could almost see the general's valiant figure amidst a storm of dust and sand, and her lover's sorrowful vow. As they watched the necklace slowly rotate, it seemed to acquire a heartfelt significance.

While the men might not have been deeply affected, the more emotional women felt a pang of sentiment. A few young, glamorous women playfully nudged their partners, saying, "Honey, don't you want to give me a token of our love?"

However, the price—$120,000—made the men recoil. They thought, 'No way. Who needs a token of love that costs this much?' Tiffany braced herself for no sales. The men's expressions were clear: they found the price ridiculous. But, to everyone's surprise, there was a buyer: Richard.

Ever calm and collected, he simply stated, "Wrap it up." The other men were stunned. Richard, who hadn't even glanced at the other antiques, bought the necklace without hesitation. Did he have a woman in his life? Who would receive it? Speculation ran wild. Could the aloof Richard actually be interested in someone?

Their theories were disproven when Richard continued bidding on subsequent items with the same nonchalance, buying them all. By the eighth item—a rare pink diamond bracelet—several large, rare pink diamonds adorned with smaller ones, featured a simple yet high-end design. Most importantly, it was one-of-a-kind. No woman could resist such a stunning bracelet, especially given the diamonds' history: last year, a mere three-carat pink diamond fetched $10 million at auction. Now, crafted into a unique bracelet by a world-renowned designer, the starting bid was $20 million.

Even the wealthiest attendees gasped, murmuring, "Seriously? It's just a piece of rock. Who would bid $20 million?" Another murmured, "I don't think anyone will buy it."

Richard, having recently demonstrated his spending power, drew everyone's attention. Would he bid on this bracelet too? Richard, however, only had eyes for Tiffany, dressed in a sleek black-and-white suit. He smiled slightly and said, "I'll take it." His words, elongated and filled with meaning, left everyone wondering if he meant the bracelet or something else. Tiffany maintained her professional smile and replied, "Got it."

Just then, a striking young woman stood up, smiling coyly. "Sorry, Mr. Hampton, but I'd also like this bracelet. I'm adding $200,000." Mia, the heiress of Lovell City's largest real estate empire, wasn't genuinely bidding; she was trying to attract Richard's attention. She'd attempted to approach him at various public events but never succeeded. Her defiant stance and longing gaze subtly shifted the other guests' expressions. Richard was a prized bachelor. Who wouldn't envy him? An alliance between the Hampton and Lee families seemed opportune; buying the bracelet and presenting it to Mia would resolve the awkwardness and win her affection.

But Richard never played by others' rules. Without glancing at Mia, he announced, "$40 million." He didn't even bother to make a fuss; he simply upped the bid by $20 million. His message was clear: if Mia wanted to continue bidding, she could. Everyone knew Richard was incredibly wealthy. Even Tiffany, about to leave, was taken aback. She was grateful to Mia for driving up the price, as she would receive a significant commission.

Mia, fuming, bet that if she kept bidding, Richard would simply raise the price to a billion. 'Who knows which woman would end up with this ridiculously expensive bracelet?' she thought. With everyone watching the drama, Mia, almost in tears, left. No one else bid. The bracelet went to Richard.

As Tiffany prepared to leave, Richard unexpectedly blocked her path. "Mr. Hampton, your items will be professionally wrapped and delivered by Treasure Tower staff shortly," Tiffany said, maintaining her professional demeanor despite her nervousness. 'Why is Richard so close to me? Have I revealed something?' she thought.

Before she could figure it out, Richard took the bracelet and said calmly, "If you have any more unique items in the future, remember to save them for me." Tiffany politely nodded, replied "Of course," and quickly exited backstage.

The bracelet alone sold for $40 million. With the additional items, Tiffany's incredible luck left several rival auctioneers fuming. They had sold a famous painting for $16 million, yet Tiffany's total was double theirs. They regretted making things difficult for her; they could have profited from Richard themselves.

Today's results far surpassed expectations. Frank, delighted, promptly transferred Tiffany her thirty percent bonus: $13 million from the $44 million total. She happily transferred the money to Caleb. The company could survive a bit longer. If things went well, it would finally be her turn to make real money.

After changing clothes and makeup, Tiffany walked out with a bright smile. Richard was leaning against the wall, smirking. "You seem pretty happy. Did you find some money on the ground?" he teased. (The final two sentences were duplicates and removed)