Chapter 480 I Am Planning a Marriage Alliance

Nancy raised an eyebrow, understanding that Sandra had really gone all out for this auction. "1.5 million!" "2 million!" The guests in the hall were drawn in, and the bid kept rising. A smug smile tugged at Sandra's lips, pride written all over her face. Although her heart ached over the amount of money she'd spent, the title of "Philanthropy Star" was clearly more important. Marrying into the Jones family with this prestige would bring honor to her family. Finally, the final bid reached 13 million dollars. "At 13 million, our current highest bid breaks our long-standing record. Congratulations, Ms. Hawthorne!" The auctioneer led the applause. Everyone clapped while sneaking glances at Sandra. She smiled humbly, but inside, she was overjoyed. The next few auction items were unremarkable. "This next item—a handmade tie—was provided by Ms. Langstaff." The auctioneer displayed it for all to see. Everyone's expressions turned dismissive, secretly thinking, "Handmade? Who ca