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Chapter 86
The murmurs that followed carried a sense of awe and intimidation; Robert had always been known for wielding his wealth as a weapon.But Antonio understood the move.He knew Robert was not bidding because he wanted the perfume—it was a battle of egos, a silent war played out beneath the chandeliers.Robert wanted to corner him, humiliate him, and remind everyone that Antonio had no place in a hall filled with elites.Antonio’s lips curved into the faintest smile.He leaned forward, his eyes fixed on the auctioneer.Without hesitation, he raised his paddle and called out:“Two million dollars.”The crowd gasped in disbelief.Several people even turned in their seats, craning their necks to confirm they had heard correctly.Whispers broke out like ripples on water.Those who knew Antonio as Elaine’s poor ex-husband had been in shock since the auction began, and their disbelief continued to spill into whispered remarks.“Did he just say that much?”“Impossible! Antonio can’t afford that.
Chapter 85
The moment Robert Adams boldly announced his bid, the hall froze.His voice carried a kind of self-assured arrogance.Gasps and whispers filled the air.To everyone present, it was clear: the bidding had ended. No one in their right mind, and certainly none among the current competitors, could possibly match that. After all, there was no sense in continuing to bid and throwing away more money on the perfume. It was clear that Robert was determined to have it at any cost. He was notorious for his ruthless pursuit of whatever caught his eye—someone no one dared to cross.And with such a sum placed on the table, most of the guests felt it was pointless to go further.“It’s over,” someone whispered from the back row.“Who could possibly top that?” another muttered.“Only a fool would try.”Robert smirked as he reclined slightly in his chair, confidence oozing from his every gesture. Even with so many wealthy people in the hall, everyone sensed it was futile to continue—especially wit
Chapter 84
Antonio—of all people—had just bid half a million dollars.Heads turned at the sum, whispers spread through the room, and even the auctioneer’s confident cadence faltered for the briefest moment before resuming. Robert’s eyes narrowed and his lips curled into a humorless smile. How in the world would this fool dare to compete with me?It was absurd. He knew the rumors—that Antonio had once been Elaine’s husband, but she left him because his poverty couldn’t give her the life she wanted.Now, he had just thrown down a figure that rivaled some of the wealthiest men in the room. Robert leaned back in his chair, his glass of wine cradled in his hand as he let out a low chuckle. The sound was soft, but those close to him caught it. It was a chuckle of disbelief mixed with disdain.“Impossible,” Robert murmured under his breath. “Unless…”His mind ran through possibilities. Surely, someone had sponsored Antonio. Perhaps some powerful benefactor had taken pity on him—or perhaps Antoni
Chapter 83
Harry was waiting for the moment the emcee would realize her blunder. Surely, she couldn’t have meant to call Antonio’s name. A lowlife like him had no business being at the high table.Harry was so certain of it that he sat upright, expecting her to stutter, blush, and then correct herself.But the emcee’s voice rang clearly again, cutting across the hall.“Ladies and gentlemen, please welcome Mr. Antonio Morris.”Gasps whispered through the hall like a ripple in calm water.Alder, seated near the corner with Elaine, blinked in disbelief. His jaw slackened as he leaned toward her. “Did she just…?”Elaine’s eyes widened. “Yes. She did.”It made no sense. The high table was reserved for only the most powerful and influential—business moguls, political elites, and names that carried weight in every corner of society. Antonio Morris?That name wasn’t supposed to be spoken in such a setting. Elaine exchanged a look with Alder, both of them mirroring the same thought: Who had made
Chapter 82
Elaine froze the moment her gaze landed on Robert Adams.Her chest tightened as though the memory of their last encounter had been waiting to ambush her.She hadn’t healed from it—neither the words he had hurled nor the scars his presence had left behind. And yet, here he was, striding into the grand hall with the same arrogant poise, as though he owned the air he breathed.Elaine’s hands trembled as she gripped her clutch. Of all the places, she had never expected Robert Adams here. He was the last person she wanted to see—no, the last person she expected to see.Robert didn’t glance in her direction. He walked forward with that cold, commanding presence and took a seat in the front row, directly opposite the stage. As he settled, a faint, satisfied smirk tugged at his lips, like he already knew tonight’s outcome favored him.Elaine exhaled slowly, willing her pulse to calm, but the air around her seemed heavy and suffocating. The hum of chatter filled the grand hall—distinguis
Chapter 81
The moment Harry’s words cut through the air, Cynthia's gaze swept over him slowly as though he were something unworthy clinging to the bottom of her shoe.“And yet, with all your so-called status and value, you still tremble at the shadow of the man you call nothing. If he’s worthless, what does that make you—Pathetic.”With that, Cynthia’s grip on Antonio’s arm tightened as she turned away, not sparing Harry a single glance.“Leave the fool to his own madness. He isn’t worth our breath. Let’s go.”Antonio, who had been calm the entire time, allowed a faint smile to flicker across his lips. There was no point stooping to Harry’s level. He turned away, guiding Cynthia forward. The dismissal only infuriated Harry further. His face flushed red as he began to shout after them.“You think you’re something, loser? You’re nothing but dung she picked up from the gutter! And you, Cynthia—cheap! You had your choice of real men, but you chose this useless trash!”His voice cracked with veno
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