Chapter 82

Megan rose when she heard Edward call her. She stepped out of the shadows into the light and stood at the railing across from Howard. The spotlights bathed her, her silver dress gleaming like she was shaped from light. She glanced up at Edward and offered a small nod. "Are there any other bidders for this tanzanite?" Edward asked. No one answered, and no one stood up. After about half a minute, Edward nodded. "Very well. I'll now ask both of you to confirm that your bids are voluntary." Megan and Howard raised their hands at the same time. Seeing this, Edward raised his hand, and the lighting shifted. A drumroll rolled through the hall. "Everyone," he said, "I've confirmed with both sides. Speaking for Ferrell Group, I guarantee on our reputation that there has been no price manipulation between these two parties." Everyone exchanged looks. The situation only grew more baffling. If it wasn't price manipulation or a publicity stunt, then both of them genuinely wanted the tanz