My Unborn Baby Chose My Husband for Me novel Chapter 55

Sebastian remembered that Seraphina loved camellias.

In the past, whenever he wanted to coax a smile from her, he would have fresh camellias flown in just for her.

"Two million dollars," Lucian spoke up. His voice wasn't loud, but it instantly plunged the entire ballroom into silence.

Two million dollars for a painting with a market value of no more than five hundred thousand?

It was a blatant slap in Sebastian's face.

Sebastian's expression darkened. Just as he was about to raise his paddle again, Sienna slammed her hand over his. "Sebastian! Snap out of it! You're going up against Lucian Langford!"

Sebastian froze.

He couldn't afford to offend Lucian.

Despite his refined, scholarly exterior, Lucian was notoriously ruthless in business.

Anyone who dared oppose him in the corporate world ended up destroyed.

Sebastian hadn't solidified his power yet, and the Sullivan family still needed to secure their footing. He couldn't risk the entire family's future over a moment of impulse.

"Two million, going once," the auctioneer announced excitedly.

"Two million, going twice."

"Two million, sold!"

The gavel fell, and the camellia painting belonged to Lucian.

Seraphina turned to look at him, her expression a mix of conflicting emotions.

"It's for you," Lucian said casually.

Seraphina's heart rate spiked. "That's too expensive."

"As long as you like it," Lucian paused. "Money isn't an issue."

Little Bean rolled around wildly in her womb. "Ahhh! Dad is so cool! Mommy, look how much he spoils you! Two million dollars! He just dropped it like it was nothing!"

Ignoring her baby's shrieks, Seraphina lowered her head, the tips of her ears burning bright red.

"Thank you," she whispered.

No one had ever pampered her like this before.

A deep sense of warmth flooded Seraphina's chest.

Lucian glanced at her, the corners of his lips curving upward.

She absolutely refused to let this happen.

She had worked too hard to secure Sebastian.

Nothing could go wrong now.

Sienna cast a glance toward the side exit, spotting a figure lingering there.

Noticing the auction was wrapping up, she made an excuse to go to the restroom.

In a dimly lit corner not far away, Zelda Gates stood holding a glass of champagne, her cold gaze fixed on Seraphina.

She was attending the gala as well, though she had kept a low profile all night.

She had been trying to stay out of the spotlight lately.

"Mom, look how smug that bitch is!" Sienna hissed, marching over. "So she married a rich guy. What's the big deal?"

Zelda withdrew her gaze and replied coolly, "Why the rush? The real show hasn't even started yet."

Sienna paused. "Mom, that plan you mentioned last time..."

"Shh." Zelda cut her off, her eyes scanning the room. "The walls have ears. You'll see soon enough."