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CHAPTER 97- The Auction
Author: Michael Chi
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Adrian slowly dipped his mad into his coat.

He drew out the black card and held it between two fingers, letting the gold emblem catch the light.

The man’s gaze lingered on the card… then on Adrian’s mask.

There was a long pause and then he let out a grunt. “Go ahead.”

The heavy door swung open with a low groan, spilling a sliver of golden light onto the pavement. Adrian crossed the threshold without a word, the door sealing shut behind him.

The air inside was warm and thick with perfume and filled with the low murmur of masked voices.

Adrian's eyes scanned the crowd. Every face was hidden behind a mask.

Servants in black uniforms moved between them, carrying trays of crystal glasses, catching the golden light.

Near the center of the floor, a small crowd had formed, laughter and murmured praise spilling from its edges.

At the heart of it stood a man impossible to miss.

Alfredo Bellington.

A wealthy businessman who had some sort of fetish for collecting rare items and storing them in h
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