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– 500,000, one! – The host’s voice sounded an octave higher than before. – 500,000 two!

The whole room fell silent, waiting for the next bet.

– Please, Daddy, don’t do this. – I pleaded with my eyes squeezed shut.

– 500,000, three! Sold to the man at number 205!

There was applause.

– Congratulations, you finally made it!

I was a little worried when I said those words.

– So are you.

Now that everything was behind me, I was relieved. Never had a charity auction been as exciting for me as this one. People began to rise from their seats to continue the evening over good wine and dancing in the museum’s large banquet hall.

Well, now it’s time for me to settle up for a huge thank you!

– Here’s my card. – With a trembling hand, I pulled a small piece of paper from my purse with all my contact information written on it. – Call me when you feel comfortable, so I can keep my promise. I am very grateful to you for believing me and redeeming my mother’s brooch. Thank you, sir!

– I couldn’t help you, Miss…» The man looked at my card in his hands. When a young woman asks for help, a man shouldn’t stay away. Thanks to you, this evening doesn’t seem so sour to me now. Here, in case you need my help again.