And The Daddy Is… The Infertile Guy?!

Chapter 257

Inside the opulent auction hall, the air buzzed with the anticipation of wealth exchanging hands for coveted treasures. Among them was a dazzling gown encrusted with shimmenng diamonds, which caught the light as it was presented to Howard. Without a second thought he swiped his card for five hundred thousand dollars.

Selina’s smile was as mdiant as the gown “Howie just bid on a piece of 18–year–old me,” she beamed, convinced of her unique place in

his heart.

Standing beside her, Gwendolyn was unfazed by the transaction.

“It’s just a dress, Gwendolyn You’re not jealous, are you?”

Selina was stiming up trouble

Valor remarked with a cup of coffee in hand. “What a bitch”

Gwendolyn looked at Selina and said lightly. “It’s just a dress.”

The gown wasn’t just any dress to Selina. “It’s the dress I wore when I came of age. I never imagined Howie would cherish it so, just as he once cherished me,” she declared louder than necessary, stiming the drama everyone secretly relished.

Nestled comfortably in George’s arms, Brenda covered her mouth to stifle a giggle. “Men prefer their women wild in the sheets but elegant on the streets. If I were Mr. Chadwick, Id also have a soft spot for Ms. Hamilton…” Before she could finish, a chunk of creamy cake splattered against her

The

was ruined

with a shrug. “Oops,

Brenda glared. “You”

my brother bought

gown to Brenda. “Looks like you’re coming out ahead.”

at a loss, glancing helplessly at Selina and

how could you give my dress to such a woman?”

fill it out even more. Maybe she can even attract

Suitor”

“Howie, yo

thousand dollars for me, and Jeannie has… Selina stammered, looking for sympathy. Howard stood, his voice cold and detached. “It’s only right to compensate for the damage done. Moreover, that dress wasn’t for you. I just can’t stand the thought of anyone else

was authoritative,

Selina’s expression crumbled

to see you parading in that gown for the next three days, making headlines. Anything less would be a personal affront

was ghostly

wrapped an arm around Gwendolyn’s waist and exited the