The moment Elowen Valecrest revealed her identity, the entire auction hall instantly went silent again. Many people looked at her with shock visible on their faces.Of course they knew who Darius Valecrest was. He was one of the richest businessmen in Valaris and also the owner of the famous Valecrest Biochemicals.Someone at his level was someone many wealthy families did not dare offend casually.“No wonder…”“So she’s actually the daughter of Darius Valecrest?”“I didn’t recognize her earlier.”Many people instantly became much more cautious after hearing her identity.Meanwhile, Elijah Montclair was also completely stunned.“That’s… Mr. Valecrest’s daughter?”His expression changed repeatedly while confusion filled his mind completely.How was Kael connected to someone like her?At first, Elijah thought the incident at the reunion where Darius Valecrest defended Kael was simply coincidence.But now, his daughter personally came here with Kael.Not only that, she was even publicly

The moment those words came out, many people inside the hall instantly inhaled sharply."Five million?""That's already an insane starting price."Even several wealthy businessmen who were originally interested immediately became hesitant after hearing the terrifying amount.Meanwhile, Elowen Valecrest's expression became more serious afterward. Although the price was high, she knew very clearly that if Valecrest Biochemicals successfully developed the Vitalis Enhancement Capsule using the Frostheart Silver Orchid, the future profits would far exceed five million bucks.Just as many people were still hesitating because of the terrifying starting price, a voice suddenly sounded from one side of the auction hall.“Seven million bucks.”The moment those words came out, everyone instantly turned toward the direction of the voice, including Elowen Valecrest.Sitting there was a middle-aged man dressed in a dark wine-colored suit. His hair was neatly combed backward while a pair of gold-rim

Kael looked at the black bank card in his hand before shaking his head.“I’m sorry, Miss Rothmere, but I don’t think I deserve this. I didn’t really do anything. This should remain your money, I can’t accept it, I already have enough money for myself and I’m doing fine.”Seraphina Rothmere immediately shook her head.“No, Mr. Danaru, please take it, this is a gift.”Kael was about to refuse again when Seraphina directly grabbed his hand and pushed the card into it.“You have to take it.” Then she quickly told him the PIN number. “Now it belongs to you.”Kael looked at the card helplessly, this woman was really forceful.Just then, another familiar voice sounded nearby.“Seraphina, where exactly did you find this guy?”Both of them turned around and saw Vera Halverton walking toward them.Vera glanced at Kael before looking back at Seraphina.“Didn't everyone say earlier that he's from the countryside? Where exactly did you meet him? I hope he didn't become your friend through some lie

Both Seraphina and Vera stared at Kael after hearing his words.Vera was the first to react.“You're not selling it anymore?”Kael nodded.“Yes, I've decided not to sell it anymore. At least not for now. Since my grandfather left it to me, I think I should keep it with me for some time first. Maybe one day I'll decide to let it go, but that day isn't today.”Both young women immediately looked disappointed. Kael looked at the ring again before putting it back into his pocket.“When I eventually decide to sell it, I'll consider both of you, then I'll decide who deserves it more.”Seraphina immediately looked at Vera. “It's all your fault, If you hadn't offended him earlier, he might have sold it tonight.”Vera rolled her eyes. “How is that my fault? You're acting as if he already promised to sell it to you, because he obviously preferred selling it to me.”“You wish.” The two women glared at each other again.Kael could only shake his head, truthfully, he had no real grudge against Ver

Kael was about to respond to Elowen’s invitation when the idea suddenly hit him again, and for a moment he actually paused with his mouth slightly open before closing it as if he even found the situation becoming more complicated than expected. In his mind, he started counting silently as different dinner invitations appeared one after another, because first there was the one he had indirectly agreed to with Celeste Morgan side, then Seraphina Rothmere’s invitation, then Vera Halverton’s invitation, and now Elowen Valecrest was adding another one, making it feel like four separate important dinners and three pointing toward the same time and day. Kael leaned back slightly in his seat and muttered to himself as if organizing the situation, “This is getting a bit much.” “Is it the Grand Heritage Banquet?” Elowen immediately turned her head slightly toward him in surprise, her brows lifting as she processed what she just heard. “You know about that?” she asked, clearly caught off gua