Chapter 1266 - Heirloom (1/2)

Emilio Miguel gave Jin Liwei a smile. To others, it was a beautiful angelic smile that meant he was conceding defeat. But to Jin Liwei, it was an evil smile filled with provocation.

”2 million, going once, going twice. Sold! Congratulations!”

There was loud applause as the other guests cheered for Jin Liwei's victory.

The person in question, however, was tense all over. His expression was cold and tight. He only eased when he felt his wife's soft hands trying to loosen his grip on the bidding paddle. The poor paddle was now bent out of shape.

”Thank you, darling,” Iris whispered.

Jin Liwei took a deep breath and forced himself to calm down. He smiled at her.

”Anything for you,” he said, even though he wasn't entirely sure what his wife was thanking him for.

Was it because he bid for her manuscript, wanting to keep it for himself?

Or was it because he was effectively giving away 2 million tonight for her charity?

Or maybe was it because he didn't snap at the impertinent asshole eyeing his wife right in front of him?

Or maybe all of the above?

He didn't really care about the reason. He was already happy to hear her sweet thanks. His mood was already improving just by feeling her gentle but firm touch in his hand in an effort to calm him down.

Although all he wanted was to teach the foreign asshole a lesson in not letting his blue eyes roam on someone else's wife in front of the husband, Jin Liwei still restrained his temper and allowed his wife to coax him to a calmer state. He didn't care about making a scene in front of other people, but what he wanted to avoid was stressing out his pregnant wife. That was big no-no.

For now, he decided to ignore the asshole who shared the same table as them. He would just find an opportunity to get back at the foreigner at another time.

Next up for bidding was Jin Liwei's item. It was a collection of 50-year old Irish whiskies.

This time, the starting price was already astronomical at 3 million.

Even Iris was surprised. She made a face and muttered, ”Why do people pay so much money for something that tastes like gasoline?”

Jin Liwei chuckled. ”That's just the way it is, love. Don't worry. I no longer drink it often.”