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.”

heard this line countless times before and did not 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, as if trying to avoid being recognized.

looking for an appraisal and said politely,

slightly. Considering she was already at the door of Horizon Tower, Karen

her identity, she said earnestly. “This is truly an urgent matter. Please pass the message along and mention that

attendant frowned after hearing

superiors to treat any matter regarding Yvonne as a priority,

True or not.

Karen through a side entrance and into a waiting room before rushing to find

moment, Wilson was in his office, his computer screen

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his head

that paper records were much easier to handle

the auction taking place downstairs, Wilson knew he

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met Tinley’s target KPI for the year. With today’s auction added to the total, it would count as an

year and the expected revenue from those months, it was clear–he had far surpassed

next year, Tinley would set an even

pressure.

the end–of–year auction to after the New Year, but he would need a valid

ran his hands through his hair, pulling out his phone

company had been losing money for years, always performing

comes with its

never understand the kind of dilemma he was facing

how to appease Tinley, the phone on

call and heard his

you to come down boss–there’s something