Chapter 11 Catching Them in the Act - Kael'll Regret It Someday ! As Nova hailed a taxi to the auction house , her phone rang - it was Eliza Carter , her best friend since childhood . [ ] " Nova , are you there yet ? " ] " Yeah , just walked in . Where are you ? " [] Nova scanned the room , then her eyes lit up when she spotted a girl waving nearby . " I see you . " She hung up and walked over . [ ] " Missed you like crazy . " Eliza latched onto her in a hug - they hadn't seen each other in ages . [] Nova laughed , patting her back . [ ] " About that jade jewelry set you want to bid on , " Eliza said . " I checked - starting price is around $ 300,000 . " [ ] Nova thought it over . She could afford up to $ 700,000 . [ ] The set was a gift for Mabel's 70th birthday - she had to get it , no matter what . ] The room filled up as the auction neared start time . " Nova , look there ! " Eliza suddenly tapped her shoulder , pointing to a man and woman nearby . " Does that guy look like Kael to you ? And who's the woman with him ? ! " [ ] Nova's mind went blank . She followed Eliza's finger , and her gaze trembled violently - there , the man had one arm around the woman , leaning down to whisper to her , their intimacy practically oozing out . ] They wore matching baseball caps and sunglasses , blending in like any ordinary couple , unrecognizable to most . [ ] But Nova knew - it was Kael and Sloane . [] She dug her nails into her palm . ] So Kael had come to accompany sloane ? ] So in his eyes , she and Mabel were less important than his mistress ? [ ] He'd lied to her again . ] ] Fliza fumed . Seeing Nova's watering eyes , she put it all together and stood up , ready to storm over . ] ] " Don't , " Nova said softly , stopping her . ] ] Eliza frowned , confused - and horrified that Kael could cheat . She'd thought every man might stray except him ... ] ] " Nova , tell me . When did Kael start cheating ? Is he really this bold now ? What did he promise you when you married ? " ] " Men really are unreliable , huh ? " Tell me about it ... " Nova tilted her head back , forcing down the ache She took Eliza's arm and told her everything - she'd planned to wait until their other friend Silas got back to share her plans to leave , but since Eliza already knew , there was no point hiding it . ] After listening , Eliza fell silent for a long time , fighting back tears . [] She hugged Nova " Leaving is the right call ! I can't wait to see Kael's face in a month ! " ] Nova managed a bitter smile . She was curious too - when Kael saw the " gift " she'd left , would he be glad to finally be with his mistress ? Or would he regret it forever ? ] -0 Soon the auction began . Chapter 11 Catching Them in the Act - Kael Regret It Someday ! The first item was a jewelry piece crafted from rare pink diamonds , its intricate design exuding aristocratic elegance . The starting price was $ 140,000 Nova had once asked around to buy this piece - she never expected to find it here . [ ] She raised her paddle . " $ 150,00 . " ] $ 180,000 . " Bids came fast . ] " $ 210,000 . " Nova lifted her paddle again - she had to have this . ] The auctioneer brought down the gavel " $ 210,000 once ... $ 210,000 twice ... " ] Nova smiled in relief . Just as it seemed final , a deep , firm voice cut through the room . [ ] Kael raised his paddle . " $ 280,000 ! " ] Nova's breath caught . She turned to look - Sloane had her arms around Kael's neck , kissing his cheek . " You're the best , Kael ! " [ ] Kael pinched her nose , grinning lazily . " You're my darling . Who else would I spoil ? " [] His doting voice stabbed at Nova like a dull knife . [ ] She still remembered how he'd splurged to get this very piece for her once , just because she liked it . [ ] Netizens had gushed : [ Just as Mark Antony once lavished Egypt's treasures on Cleopatra to win her favor , so now Mr. Voss spares no expense on jewelry to bring a smile to his beloved wife . ] ] She'd been overwhelmed with gratitude then . ] ] Now he'd not only forgotten all about it , but was stealing something she'd longed for to please his mistress . " That's unforgivable ! " Eliza fumed , " Does Kael not remember you loved this ? And he's buying it for that slut ? What a scumbag ! ] " It's fine . " Nova shrugged . She could fight for what she wanted on her own . [] She raised her paddle . " $ 320,000 ! " ]] " $ 420,000 ! " Kael's booming voice caused a stir - triple the starting price . [ ] That was way over Nova's budget . ] Eliza , heartbroken for her , lifted her paddle to keep fighting , but Nova stopped her . ] ] " Don't bother . " Kael was determined to win Sloane's favor - they couldn't compete . [ ] In the end , the pink diamond piece went to Kael for $ 420,000 . Nova watched from afar as Sloane buried herself in his arms , cooing , while he stroked her hair tenderly . [ ] " I swear , Kael will regret this someday ! " Eliza seethed . Kael snapped up the next two items too , drawing envy from the crowd . [ ] Nova watched their displays of affection , his unapologetic favoritism toward Sloane , and felt utterly humiliated . [ ] Like peeling an onion , her heart was laid bare and bleeding . True love really could fade in an instant . [ ] Finally , it was time for the jade set . ] ] Starting price was $ 300,000 ! " Chapter 11 Catching Them in the Act - Kael'll Regret It Someday ! " 420,000 ! " Kael jumped the bid by $120,000 . [ ] The auctioneer chuckled . " Same gentleman as before ! Buying for your young wife ? You're quite the romantic ! " ] Nova's jaw tightened . She raised her paddle . " $ 490,000 . " [ ] She kept up , pushing the price to $ 630,000 , her heart racing . [ ] She glanced at the pair ahead - Sloane was murmuring something to Kael , who laughed , slipped a hand around her waist , and raised his paddle . [] " $ 770,000 ! " That was far beyond Nova's limit . All color drained from her face as she clutched the paddle tighter . [ ] Through blurry eyes , she watched Kael take Sloane's hand , shielding her from the crowd like she was precious cargo ... ] ] Eliza's voice snapped her back . " Kael's such a bastard ! And that woman's no better - seducing a married man ! " [] Nova let go of the paddle , her palm marked red from pressure . She stood , pulling Eliza's hand . " Let's go . " [ ] " What about the jewelry ? " ] " I'll find something else . " She tried to sound casual , but Eliza knew - Nova had coveted that jade set for three months . It wasn't so easy to let go . [ ] Sighing , Eliza followed her out . [ ] After leaving the auction house , Nova told Eliza not to wait with her . She took a taxi home alone . [ ] When she opened the door and saw the scene in the living room , she froze . [ ]