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Chapter 46 —PART 1 THE BLACK CARD
No one spoke; the entire room seemed to pause, waiting for Alexander to falter.Beside him, Clara unconsciously tightened her grip on his sleeve. Although her trust in him had deepened, the sheer scale of the amount still weighed heavily on her mind.Two hundred million was not a trivial sum; it was enough to bring even established companies to the brink of collapse.She leaned closer, lowering her voice. “Alexander…”He turned toward her calmly. “If you need my card, take it.”Without hesitation, she opened her handbag and pulled out a platinum bank card.“I don’t have enough liquid cash,” she admitted, a trace of guilt surfacing in her expression, “but I still have factories, properties, and company shares.”She met his gaze directly, her voice steady despite the tension.“I can mortgage everything. We will find a way. If this treasure chest truly matters to me, then I cannot let you carry this burden alone.”Alexander looked at her for a long moment before a gentle smile appeared o
Chapter 45 —PART 3 The Guarantee That Shook the Auction
Every gaze shifted toward Aurelia Sophia, who turned as well, studying her with renewed interest.Aurelia stood slowly, maintaining her composure despite the pressure bearing down on her. Her posture remained graceful, though her heart pounded in her chest.Sophia’s eyes rested on her. “Tell me,” she said evenly, “who exactly is he?”Aurelia hesitated only briefly before answering. “He is… my husband.”Her voice softened. “A live-in son-in-law.”She lowered her gaze slightly as she continued. “He does not have money. He has always relied on my family. There is no way he could afford two hundred million.”As the words left her lips, a quiet, selfish thought surfaced deep within her heart.Hoping that if Alexander were exposed here… perhaps his pride would finally break. Perhaps he would abandon the divorce, and then he would return to her.Sophia let out a quiet laugh, her attention shifting back to Alexander. “So,” she said slowly, “this is the fiancée you insisted on marrying?”Alexa
Chapter 45 —PART 2 The Guarantee That Shook the Auction
Her voice was soft, yet it carried effortlessly across the silent hall. “What gives you the right to question my people?”No one answered.Even Nahir hesitated under the weight of her gaze, his confidence faltering for the first time.The host stepped forward again, her patience finally exhausted. “Sir,” she said firmly, her tone no longer polite, “are you here on behalf of a competing auction house?”Nahir blinked in confusion. “What?”“Or,” she continued without missing a beat, “have you deliberately come here to disrupt today’s charity event?”A few guests let out chuckles.Nahir’s expression darkened immediately. He straightened his suit, forcing himself to regain composure before speaking again.“My family holds considerable influence in this city,” he declared, lifting his chin with pride. “I have no intention of causing trouble. I cannot tolerate someone pretending to be wealthy.”Once again, his finger pointed toward Alexander.“He just spent two hundred million… to impress a
Chapter 45 —PART 1 The Guarantee That Shook the Auction
An uneasy stillness settled over the auction hall, stretching across the vast space as every guest remained fixed on the breathtaking woman who had just stepped onto the stage.Her mere presence had overturned the entire atmosphere. Only moments earlier, the crowd had been poised to witness Alexander’s humiliation after his staggering bid of two hundred million for the mysterious treasure chest. Now, not a single person dared to speak.The host was the first to regain her composure. She stepped forward immediately, offering Sophia a respectful bow before turning back to the audience with a practiced, professional smile.“Since Miss Sophia Knight has personally guaranteed the payment for this bid,” she announced clearly, her voice carrying to every corner of the hall, “there will be no further verification. The bidding result stands.”A ripple of reaction moved through the crowd.Some guests nodded, accepting the decision without question. Others shifted their attention back to Alexand
Chapter 44 —PART 2 THE WOMAN FROM HIS PAST
Then it stopped on Alexander for a brief moment, and the world seemed to still.A slow smile spread across her face, not the polite expression she had shown the others, but something genuine, warm, and faintly amused.Her lips moved silently. “Long time… no see.”Alexander understood immediately. He exhaled quietly, the faintest trace of resignation crossing his features.Beside him, Clara noticed the exchange, though she could not hear what had been said. Her heartbeat quickened as she nudged him gently. “Alexander…”He glanced at her. “What is it?”“Miss Sophia is looking this way,” Clara whispered, barely containing her excitement. “Do you think… she might be looking at me?”Alexander opened his mouth, then closed it. A soft, almost imperceptible smile tugged at the corner of his lips—gone before she could notice.He said mildly, glancing away. "I think you might be right."Clara's eyes widened. "Really? You think so?"His tone was perfectly neutral, perfectly polite. He even gave
Chapter 44 —PART 1 THE WOMAN FROM HIS PAST
Her fiery red hair fell over one shoulder in soft waves, framing a face so striking that even the brilliance of the crystal chandeliers above seemed to dim in comparison.She moved with effortless confidence, each step measured and composed, as though she had spent her entire life standing above others.The moment her identity became clear, the auction hall erupted into chaos.“Oh my God—that’s Sophia Knight!”“The Business Queen herself!”“I can’t believe she’s actually here!”“Is that really her? I’ve only seen her in magazines!”Excitement spread rapidly through the crowd. Several young businessmen surged forward in their enthusiasm, only to be discreetly intercepted by security before they could approach the stage.One man raised his voice eagerly. “Miss Sophia! I’m your biggest fan! Could I get your autograph?”Another called out from across the hall, “My company has always wanted to collaborate with Knight Holdings!”Even the composed female entrepreneurs in attendance could no
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