Chapter 216  Harvey was overwhelmed with rage, feeling like he was about to lose his mind. He did not expect Andrew to get on his nerves this much,  “Andrew, if you’ve got the guts, let’s settle this outside!” Harvey shouted, pointing at The  Vault.  He thought Andrew was going too far. While everyone else showed respect to the Weller family, the latter deliberately interfered and treated them like nothing.  “What about the diamond crown? Or are you admitting defeat like a coward?” Andrew sneered, unmoved by the threat.  Harvey’s face contorted with fury, and roared, “15 million! I’ll destroy you tonight!”  He was trapped and had to see the bidding through to the end. Moreover, this crown was meant for his proposal, and backing down would destroy both the Weller family’s reputation and any chance with Christina.  “15 million and one dollar,” Andrew replied coldly. “As I said, I’ll add a dollar to whatever you bid.”  He was never one to let grudges slide, and he intended to make Harvey experience true regret and pain.  “Ms. Santana, he’s mocking the auction house rules by only adding a dollar. Please have him removed!” Harvey suggested, desperate to find a way out as Andrew’s relentless pursuit was driving him mad.  While he really wanted to continue this ridiculous bid against Andrew, the Wellers simply could not afford any reckless spending.  “Mr. Weller, while it’s unusual to bid in such small increments,” Elsie explained diplomatically, “Mr. Lloyd’s total spending at our auction house qualifies him for VIP privileges, which allow flexible bidding.”  “That’s right!” Lauren and Francesca chimed in. “Andrew has spent over 30 million here, so he can bid however he wants! Besides, Harvey, weren’t you the one who started this bidding trend?”  Harvey trembled with rage, knowing they were right. He could not criticize Andrew for usi  using his own tactics against him.  “Fine, Andrew, you win,” he growled through gritted teeth. “18 million–that’s my final offer. If you bid again, I’m out.”  Andrew smiled. “Well, since Mr. Weller puts it that way, I’ll show some courtesy. The crown is yours. I withdraw.”  The bidding war finally ended. Everyone could see that Andrew had plenty of resources to  1/2  Chapter 216  continue, but he had simply chosen to squeeze every last penny from the pockets of the Weller family heir.  Harvey won the crown, but his heart bled. After all, what should have been a 3–million–dollar purchase had been driven up to over 18 million. With the Weller family already strapped for cash, this was like pouring salt on an open wound.