Sloane turned to Linnea, her face red with anger, and let out a mocking laugh."Don't act so important just because you arrived in a fancy car," she snapped. "Do you even know how much this fraud just bid? Thirty million dollars! That's more money than most companies in this city make in an entire year. What makes you think you can stand here and guarantee the bid of a broke delivery rider?"Lysander immediately stepped beside her, glaring at Linnea.His voice was filled with deep suspicion as he questioned her credentials as well."Exactly!" he said. "Who are you, anyway? For all we know, you are just a low-level actress he hired for the night to help him put on a pathetic show in front of high society!"The guests around the auction hall began whispering, and many nodded in agreement. It seemed impossible that a man who had been delivering food earlier that day could have someone so powerful backing him.Then a well-known real estate billionaire in the second row slowly rose from his

The security guards moved in instantly, surrounding Sloane and Lysander’s row like a wall. Sloane and Lysander dared not speak another word. They could only sit down obediently in their chairs, their bodies stiff with fear. They knew that if they were forcefully thrown out by guards, they would become the laughingstock of the entire city by tomorrow morning.Seeing the hall settle down, Alexia Brown cleared her throat and smiled at the audience."Ladies and gentlemen," she announced, "with the final item sold, tonight's charity auction has officially come to an end."She paused as applause began to spread through the room."As promised, every dollar raised this evening will be donated to the Horizon City Orphanage."The hall erupted in applause.I remained seated in the front row, calm as ever, ignoring the countless curious gazes now fixed on me from every corner of the room."And now, for the final highlight of tonight's gala," Alexia Brown announced, her voice filled with excitem

The moment Sloane recognized her under the bright lobby lights, she laughed even harder."Oh, it's you! The professional auctioneer. No wonder you spent the entire night speaking up for Riven and defending his bids on stage. It turns out you two are sleeping together. How pathetic."Alexia's expression didn't change, but the warmth disappeared from her eyes as she looked at the pair in silence.Lysander chimed in, crossing his arms as he looked Alexia up and down with total contempt. "Exactly. I guess some women will settle for absolutely anyone just to get a piece of a card. What a tragic waste of a good figure."Lysander’s gaze lingered on Alexia with a slow, lecherous grin, his eyes tracing her silhouette with obvious disrespect. "Though, if you're that desperate for a real billionaire's attention, sweetheart, you're looking in the completely wrong direction."Alexia's expression turned incredibly cold, her posture stiffening with absolute fury. She stepped forward, her voice dropp

Just as the elevator doors began to close, Alexia Brown gently caught my arm.She leaned closer, her voice low with concern."Mr. Kaelen, are you sure about this?" she asked. "It's not too late to back out.If we admit defeat before the elevator moves, it will be a bit embarrassing, but it is much better than getting caught at the top.Security up there is very strict."I gave her a calm smile. "Don't worry."Then I turned to the control panel and pressed the button for the tenth floor.The sensor beneath the panel beeped softly as the light for the top floor illuminated. Sloane's eyes widened."What?" she blurted out, stepping toward me."Riven! What do you think you are doing? How did you get that button to light up? Explain yourself right now!"Lysander was equally astonished, his confident smirk faltering for a fraction of a second before he recovered his arrogant tone. He let out a loud mock, pointing a finger at my face. "Don't tell me you actually think this is going to work? Yo

The general manager hurried over, her eyes moving between our group and the server.Lysander immediately stepped forward to meet her, pointing aggressively at me. "Manager, you came at the perfect time,This delivery rider is using a stolen VIP card. He somehow got past your elevator security, and now he's trying to enter your private dining room. You should call the police."The manager ignored Lysander. She turned directly to me and held out her hands. "Sir, may I briefly inspect the card?"I handed the card over to her without saying a word.The moment she saw its security markings, her expression changed. She immediately returned the card, then bowed deeply."My sincerest apologies, Mr. Kaelen," she said respectfully. "I'm sorry these people have disturbed your evening."She raised her radio and called for security to escort Sloane and Lysander out.Sloane struggled as the guards gripped her arms. She protested loudly, turning her face toward the stage doors."Let me go!" she shou