Invisible to My First Love by Lypstical Novel

Chapter 109 Maddox After my father gave the opening speech , I went up on stage , my gaze mostly lingering on our table since it was just in front . Apart from him , Harper was the only one who kept her eyes on me at all times to listen to everything that I had to say . It was also because he was at the same table with her that she still felt comfortable enough . It didn't matter to her that Tiffany and Margot shot glares at her . That was all they could do because with me around , they wouldn't dare say shit to her .

Grayson may not have shot glares at her , but he barely paid attention to what I was saying as his gaze constantly flicked towards her whenever Tiffany and Margot weren't looking . Because of him , there were a few times when I wanted to cut my speech short so I could return to my seat , but I knew it wouldn't feel right to rush . Finally , I was getting closer to the end of my speech , which was the most important part and my grin wasn't just because I was being polite , it was also because I no longer had to stand there and watch what was going on at my table .

" Apart from making personal donations , you'll all have the opportunity to bid on various valuable items which were donated by those who wish not to be named . I'd also like to mention that regardless of the amount , it will all go toward the children's hospitals and orphanages ." My speech had finally come to an end and all I needed to do was invite Margot to the stage . I wondered if for appearance's sake , I should address her as my mother , but I soon told myself ... fuck that . " And now , I'd like to welcome to the stage , the one person to guide you all through the auction .

Please give it up for Mrs Aldridge . Thank you . " Had that been anyone else , I would've done so much better , which was why I had no regrets . I knew that there would be some people in the crowd who would have a problem with how I had addressed her , but that made no difference to me . She gracefully got up during a round of applause and I knew she was on her way to the stage , but I didn't even wait for her . Instead , we met halfway while I was on my way back to my seat . She wanted that picture perfect moment so much that she opened her arms wide for an embrace .

I might've not addressed her as my mother on that stage , but she knew of other ways to show off to everyone that we were close . As she embraced me , she lightly kissed my cheek with those venomous lips , making me pull away from her arms a bit too quickly as I forced myself to smile for the cameras . I took my seat at the same time she approached the mic and as she made a joke that wasn't funny at all , my father leaned towards me and whispered . " You did great up there ." " Thanks . " I gave a small smile , then glanced at Grayson . He now had his eyes on the stage .

" It was a wonderful speech , " Harper chimed in , leaning towards me . While my father's praise mattered to me , it was her compliment that made my lips curve into a wide smile . It was then that I realized it wouldn't matter who else would have something good to say about my speech . They wouldn't make me feel the way she did . The first item to be auctioned was a pair of golden earrings and the bidding started at $ 50,000 all the way to $ 200,000 . The highest bidder made his way to the stage with his wife and received the earrings with a round of applause .

The next few items included a wristwatch , some gold and silver rings and my father ended up taking the watch . Then , it was time for the most valuable item , a diamond necklace . Not only did Tiffany want it so badly , Grayson wanted to be a show off and get it for her . I leaned back in my seat with satisfaction because that was exactly what I'd been hoping for . Harper noticed the subtle change in my demeanor and I just winked at her , making her cover her lips with a chuckle since I had caught her off guard . " $ 100,000 , " Grayson began . $ 200,000 , " his father said .

" $ 500,000 , " Grayson said again with cockiness and the crowd gasped in amazement . " S600,000 ! " a woman said from the back of the hall . " $ 750,000 ! " Adrian Barclay said . $ 800,000 ! " Aiden looked right at his brother as he said it . * $ 1,000,000 . " Grayson looked straight at me as he said it with ease . He felt like he was a big player . I tilted my head , finally deciding to play that game and come out on top . " $ 5,000,000 ," I said it like it was nothing and the gasps just got louder . His cocky expression faltered a little , but he still tried to keep up .

" $ 10,000,000 ." My head lazily tilted . " $ 15,000,000 ." He poked his cheek . " $ 16,000,000 ." " $ 20,000,000 . " I daringly narrowed my eyes at him . Tiffany wanted that necklace so badly that she nudged his shoulder so he'd keep going . And I was looking forward to that just to see how far he'd go . He knew he was going to lose a lot of money if he tried to keep up with me . " $ 25,000,000 , " he said , but this time , there wasn't even a trace of cockiness in his tone or expression .

Seeing him break slowly was so amusing that I glanced at Harper , her gorgeous eyes darting between us . Intertwining my fingers while looking back at Grayson , I said , " $ 50,000,000 . " He let out a heavy breath before forcing himself to smile . " $ 55,000,000 ." He did give it his best , but to me , that wasn't good enough . At that point , I just wanted the auction to come to an end so I could dance with Harper then deal with Kate , so for my next bid , I did more than double the amount . " $ 500,000,000 . " So many jaws dropped , including Tiffany's and Harper's .

My father let out a chuckle as he was just there for the show . Grayson froze , unable to speak again as he could only clench his jaw while glaring at me . And then there was Tiffany , her eyes now turning red as the tears threatened to roll down her cheeks . She was about to lose that diamond necklace to me , which was why Margot spoke slowly as she was getting closer to selling . She hoped there would be a higher bid . Suddenly , Tiffany yelled with a pang of desperation , " $ 600,000,000 !

" I was a little impressed by her effort , but she couldn't even look me in the eye , like she knew she shouldn't have gone up against me . " $ 5,000,000,000 , " I said it like I was bored . I watched her closely , wondering if she'd dare to go up against me again , but she lowered her head with a sigh of defeat . At that moment , she realized I wasn't going to let her have that necklace . No matter what , there was no winning against me . " Sold ! " Margot finally said , her voice a little shaky .

As the loud round of applause echoed , I couldn't wait to finally make Tiffany's tears fall with my next move .