"Still no. As long as I’m around, you’d better stay away from alcohol."
Suddenly, Elena remembered the last time she had drunk too much—she had clung to Ethan, crying and pleading with him, begging him, "Could you please not marry Sienna?"
Ethan spent some time with Elena before Sienna pulled him away to mingle with the guests.
The charity auction, accompanied by dinner, was split into two parts. The ‘Celestia's Crown,’ which was meant to be the highlight of the auction, had been scheduled for the first half to accommodate Ethan’s timing.
Elena’s eyes were drawn to the dazzling crown on stage. The so-called ‘Celestia's Crown’ was a queen's crown, adorned with countless diamonds that sparkled like stars. From a distance, it almost seemed to shimmer with the brilliance of the night sky.
This one-of-a-kind treasure had caused a stir the moment it appeared.
Ethan noticed Elena’s gaze fixed on the crown. She had never been interested in such rare treasures. Their house was filled with priceless jewels, but she never even spared them a glance.
When the auction price reached one hundred million, Ethan raised his paddle.
"Two hundred million."
The room was in shock. With a single bid, Ethan secured the crown, and no one dared to compete.
Everyone assumed it was a gift for Sienna and cast envious glances her way.
"When you two get married, wearing the Celestia’s Crown and walking down the aisle together, it’ll be so lovely."
The crowd couldn’t help but admire Sienna’s good fortune. Everyone knew how well Ethan treated her. Their public romance had been the ultimate love story, a reality show that showcased their affectionate moments to the world.
"Ellie, go get it."
Ethan looked at the stunned Elena, and she snapped out of her daze, quickly running to retrieve the two-hundred-million-dollar treasure.
She had grown used to being the one running errands for their relationship. Every time Ethan asked her to fetch a gift for Sienna, he would always get her something as well, never letting her do it for free.
But what about this time?
All eyes were on Ethan and Sienna as Sienna blushed, waiting for Ethan to present the gift to her. She knew that tonight’s headline would be about her—the woman with the two-hundred-million-dollar crown, the most dazzling queen of the night.
Sienna was already planning to have Ethan put the crown on her head himself, building up the drama to the fullest.