A Jackpot Wedding

The room fell silent once again as James's bid echoed through the hall. Ten million dollars was a staggering amount, and it was clear that James was determined to win the bid.

Jayden's face turned bright red with anger and frustration. He had been so sure that he was going to win the bid, and now James had swooped in and stolen it from him.

Belle's eyes were wide with shock and surprise. She couldn't believe that James had placed such a high bid. She had thought that he was broke, but now it seemed that he was willing to spend a small fortune to get what he wanted.

As the auctioneer slammed down his gavel, declaring James the winner of the bid, the room erupted into applause. James smiled, his eyes gleaming with triumph, as he turned to me and said, "I think that was worth it, don't you?"

"Definitely," I said. "It was your Mom’s watch after all."

“I didn't do it for my Mom.” He said, looking deeply at me. His gaze made my heart beat faster. If it was not for his Mom, then why did he spend so much money on winning the bid?

I couldn't understand him but our relationship hadn't reached that level that I would question his intentions. So, I just gave him a smile and said, “You must have something in your mind.”

As we left our chairs, Jayden and Belle approached us. Their faces were twisted with anger and envy. "Congratulations, James," Jayden said, his voice dripping with sarcasm. "I'm sure your Dad would be proud of you and won't get angry when you ask him for money.”

“But, aren't you afraid what would happen if he refuses to give you money? How will you pay the bill?”

Jayden’s words made me worried for James. As far as I knew his relationship with his Dad was not good. If he disagreed to lend money to James, how was he going to pay the huge amount?

I was worried sick whereas James was only smiling while looking at me. After the host handed him the watch, he gently placed it on my wrist, saying casually, “This watch is my Mom’s family heirloom. She gave it to an undeserving person. The only good thing that person did was giving it away. So that I can give it to the most deserving person.”

So, he won the bid for me!

Belle's eyes turned green in envy. Her eyes were fixed on watch with greed. She was looking at Jayden with disappointment. Jayden felt angry to be looked down on by his fiance and he immediately charged over James, saying, “You didn't tell me, cousin. How are you going to pay the bills especially after talking I'll about Uncle Daniel? What if I tell him how you were mocking him in front of an ordinary girl, huh? Do you think he would let you use the money of Parkers’ group?”

I immediately started running my mind, counting the money I could collect to help James. But, after making all the collections in my mind, I had only a few thousand dollars. It meant nothing against ten million dollars. In the end, I could only think of coaxing James to return the watch but before I could open my mouth, I heard him telling Jayden, “Who told you I’m going to use Parkers' group money? Hasn't your Uncle Daniel already disowned me from his company?”

Jayden was stunned. If James was not going to ask his father for money, then how was he supposed to pay the bill?

Just then the host walked up to us. He looked up at James and said politely, “Sir, your bills are settled by the manager of JW groups. You are free to take the watch with you.”

“JW groups? Isn't it the top most company in our country?” Belle blurted out, “Why would their manager pay your bills? Are you in contact with him?”