Chapter 240

Crimson finally noticed the two tall men standing nearby. Her eyes landed on Connor. His presence was so intense and commanding, it made Crimson feel a bit uneasy.

“Aren’t you going to introduce us?” Crimson shot a glance at Flora.

“Ahem, Crimson, this is my fiancé, Connor, and this is Ray,” Flora said, awkwardly touching her nose.

fiancé… wasn’t he the big shot from Ruby Path? She had only seen Connor briefly

“Our last meeting was rushed; I apologize for any

forced a laugh. “No worries, no

she was Flora’s friend. Ray, on the

you guys are saying?” he

was about to start, and Crimson had a lot to handle, so she excused herself.

chummy with the vice president of Club 257?” Ray asked, picking

a cold glance. “That

from your drink?” Ray said,

Connor replied, peeling an orange for Flora

they spoke, the auction began. The host took the stage. “Thank you all for traveling from afar to join us today.

introduction, he got straight to the point. “I hereby declare

erupted in

first item up for auction is Mrs. Winter’s Tears, starting at 1.6 million, with each bid increment no less than a thousand.” Mrs. Winter’s Tears was a pearl necklace created by the renowned designer Mrs. Winter, using her own tears in memory of her late husband. After finishing this necklace,

for auction starts at 3 million.”

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