Don’t Fall for the Billionaire Lover by Rosa Winters

Chapter 650

Mr. Grant's business savvy and ambition are crystal clear. Calling him a genius isn't an overstatement at all. Connor's gaze drifted to the man on stage. Even though he was suited up, there was an undeniable wildness about him, his eyes brimming with raw aggression, like a caged demon ready to unleash chaos at any moment. For some reason, Connor could see a deep-seated, icy anger and hatred in this man's eyes, held back with great effort. Those eyes were like the depths of the ocean, concealing the world's darkness and hostility. But soon, his gaze locked onto something, and the shadows of emotion in his eyes vanished. They softened, revealing a hint of joy and tranquility, as if he'd just glimpsed the warmest thing on Earth. Connor was intrigued, following Grant's gaze to find it resting on Chloe, who was smiling back at him. Connor's brows knitted together. He had a hunch about what was going on.

Grant's speech didn't send anyone running from the event. Instead, everyone was drawn to his unique, cool charisma. Among the guests were royal ladies and top-tier socialites. They watched the man on stage, some with eyes full of surprise and admiration, others blushing with a shy bashfulness. Hearts were definitely fluttering.

Grant exited the stage, the spotlight dimming as he slipped away. David, with microphone in hand, spun onto the stage to start the auction. "I now declare the auction open. Please find your seats, and I'll introduce today's items one by one." Below the stage, there were plush sofas where everyone settled in. Chloe and Connor snagged front-row seats, closest to the action. Besides them, the first row was packed with wealthy Middle Eastern magnates and royal family members from various countries. Even Claire was seated in the second row. Lisa, though, had to settle for a spot at the very edge, glaring at Chloe's back. What made Chloe so special that she got to

is a creation by QUEEN's top designer, MISSX, with a starting bid of five million," David announced. Everyone knew QUEEN had three main designers, known by their code names: MISSX, Y, and Z. Among them, MISSY was the

kicking things off with a bid. "Six million!" she called