от Quinn carefully set me down in the passenger seat .
I glanced at the rearview mirror and saw Fabian brush Julies hand off his arm .
Finally , he was hidden behind a row of retreating trees along the roadside .
I turned my head to look at Quinns handsome profile .
How did you suddenly show up ? I asked .
Quinn took a deep breath , his knuckles white against the steering wheel .
I didnt know things had gotten this bad for you .
After he spoke , I lowered my head .
I knew how Quinn felt about me , but when I first married Fabian , it was because I had no choice .
My familys business was at stake .
you .
The day I sent Quinn off , he said that if I was ever unhappy , hed come back .
And just as promised , he returned when he saw how unhappy I was .
But I didnt have the courage to love someone else again .
Before I knew it , the car had stopped in front of my house .
I got out of the car , and Quinn lowered the window , speaking gently , Palma , Ill be waiting for For some reason , the lock in my heart seemed to loosen .
A week later , I found myself at an auction house .
Quinn had said he was busy with work , but this pink diamond meant a great deal to him , and he was willing to spare no expense to get it .
I held the phone with trembling hands .
When hosting the auction , I never thought Id feel this nervous sitting in the audience .

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Soon , the pink diamond was brought to the stage .
Its unique cut resembled a blooming rose .
The starting bid was three million dollars , and I carefully added half a million dollars .
Quinns voice came through the phone , chuckling , Palma , dont worry .
I can afford it .
I froze for a moment .
Then a familiar voice echoed through the hall .
Five million dollars .
It was Fabian .
08:35 on , 10 Feb M BB .
Julie was still sitting next to him .
As expected , our eyes met across the room .
Julie shot me a glare , then clung to Fabians arm , acting coy .
Fabian , I really like it .
I turned my attention back to the pink diamond .
Eight million dollars .
Quinns voice was calm , and without thinking , I raised my hand to bid .
The crowd gasped .
Julies face turned pale .
Palma , are you trying to steal this from me ? ༥ ཊཱི 46 % With a smile , Fabian narrowed his eyes at me , then quickly called out , Ten million dollars .
Whispers filled the room .
Are these two getting divorced ? Didnt you hear ? Theyre getting divorced , and hes marrying the one next to him .
No wonder theyre fighting over this .
I cleared my throat .
15 million dollars .
Fabian was stunned , his gaze on me full of confusion .
Julie , however , clung tighter to his arm .
Fabian , I … Twenty million dollars .
Before Julie could finish , Fabian raised his bid .
The auctioneers voice was hurried .
Twenty million dollars ! The price is now twenty million dollars .
Ms.
Barrison , will you raise the bid ? Julie wore a smug expression , straightening her back .
Thirty million dollars , I called out .
The room erupted .
The auctioneer repeated three times , but Fabian didnt make another bid .
As the hammer fell , Quinn appeared , walking slowly up to the stage to collect the pink diamond .
Thank you , Mr.
Lyon , for your generosity .
He held up the diamond , then made his way toward me , offering it with a smile .
Here , for you .
For a moment , it felt like time had stopped .
I could hear the steady beat of my heart in the silence .
Quinn extended the pink diamond toward me again , and I raised my hand to take it .
A round of applause erupted , and the flashes of cameras made my eyes squint .
Quinn shielded me as we made our way out of the venue .
I glanced back and saw Fabian leaving , his face dark , while Julie trotted after him .
Palma , cheer up , Quinn said as we sat in the car .
08:35 Mon , 10 Feb 04 BB .
He handed me a cup of coffee .
spent all that money just to see you smile .
I couldnt help but laugh at his words .
f Quinn took me back home , and my parents smiled warmly when they saw him .
Quinn , it was all my fault … Dont say that .
Its all in the past .
Quinn helped my father to the sofa , and they sat down to talk for a long while .
I looked at the pink diamond in my hand , turning it this way and that .
46 % Under the sunlight , it shimmered brightly as though it was heralding the future ahead of me .
A week later , Fabian and I were in court .