Abandoned Super Cutie Adopted by Billionaire Clan

Chapter 280

Chapter 280

Karen was terrified–she had no idea when Carlson would make his move.

When Karen was still living with the Jones family, she had been too scared to contact the Holmes family, terrified that Carlson might notice something amiss.

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But now that Karen had left Carlson, she felt a surge of courage. The oppressive weight she once carried had lifted, and she refused to waste a single moment. All that mattered now was handing what she had to the Holmes family without delay.

Karen no longer cared about Carlson’s fate, but she desperately hoped that the Holmes family would spare her son in exchange for the information she provided.

That night, Horizon Tower was particularly lively. From the outside, its towering Yuresland–style structure glowed with gold accents, exuding a sense of grandeur and dominance.

There was probably an auction taking place that evening, drawing in even more people than usual.

Fearing she might be recognized if she got out now, Karen discreetly gave the driver 70 dollars and told him to find a discreet spot nearby where they could wait for an hour.

Karen stayed in the car the entire time, keeping an eye on the entrance. Only when the crowd outside Horizon Tower started to thin did she finally pull on a hat, lower her head, and make her way over.

Karen did not know about other places, but she knew that Horizon Tower belonged to the Holmes family and was the most accessible place for her.

As Karen reached the entrance, an attendant stopped her. “Excuse me, may I see your invitation?”

Every auction at Horizon Tower was invitation–only. If someone did not receive an invite, it was a clear indication that they were not among the selected guests.

Simply put, without an invitation, there was no way in.

Karen did not have an invitation. She pulled her hat down a little, kept her head low, and murmured, “I’m not here for the auction. I need to speak to your manager–1 have something important to discuss.”

take it seriously. Most of these people were simply looking to have their belongings appraised for auction, and they often dressed similarly–wrapped up tightly,

appraisal and said politely,

her voice tightening slightly. Considering she was already at the door of Horizon Tower, Karen figured

matter. Please pass the

after hearing that.

any matter regarding Yvonne as a priority, regardless of whether it was

True or not.

briefly informed his colleague, then guided Karen through a side entrance and into a waiting room before rushing to find the

Wilson was in his office, his computer screen filled with a jumble of financial

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his head spin.

that paper records were much easier to handle for someone

downstairs, Wilson knew he would be working overtime

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the fact that he had already met Tinley’s target KPI for the year. With today’s auction added to the total, it would

that there were still two months left in the year and the expected revenue

by so much this year meant that next year,

pressure.

with. He could shift the end–of–year auction to after the New Year, but he would need a valid reason. If

ran his hands through his hair, pulling out his phone

performing poorly and receiving the harshest criticism from Tinley. Hence, Henry’s opinion was

much money really comes with its

never understand the kind of dilemma

planning how to appease Tinley, the phone on

the call and heard

down boss–there’s something that needs your attention”