Honey, You're a Billionaire by Chandler Solar

Chapter 512 Stand Behind Him

Many guests at that night's charity auction saw through Anastasia's underlying motive but chose not to mention it. "How would I know about Mr. Finch's plans?" Anastasia replied with a coy smile. She didn't mind being misunderstood.

In truth, she had extended an invitation to Jonathan, but she wasn't sure if he would attend. Nevertheless, she had dangled a tempting lure, one that she hoped would be irresistible to him.

Just then, Anastasia felt someone's gaze on her and looked up to see Rose approaching. "Ah, she's here. Good," she mused.

"Please excuse me for a moment," Anastasia said with a smile, gracefully excusing herself from the conversation and heading straight toward Rose.

Upon reaching her, Anastasia slipped her arm through Rose's in an intimate gesture.

Rose frowned. "You asked me to come, and here I am. You promised to tell me about Kelly's whereabouts. I hope you're not going back on your word."

"I wouldn't dream of it," Anastasia replied, her smile taking on a more enigmatic edge as she locked eyes with Rose.

She continued, "But now that you're here, don't you think it would be a waste to focus solely on Kelly's whereabouts?

"This charity auction is held in Grandpa's name, and he was very fond of you. Surely, you wouldn't want to see something he cherished fall into someone else's hands, would you?" Rose was taken aback. "What do you mean by that?" She scrutinized Anastasia closely.

"Is she suggesting what I think she is?" Rose thought.

Rose's reproachful gaze caused a ripple of displeasure within Anastasia. However, her smile only grew more carefree.

"It's nothing, really. I just thought that since this charity auction is in Grandpa's name, it would be fitting to include something of his to encourage guests to bid generously."

She went on, "Do you recall the suit Grandpa wore during his birthday celebration at Aquastead? I've actually brought it along with me."

Rose's fury erupted as

their grandfather, one that Rose had personally designed

Grandpa may have liked it, but it's just a piece of clothing in the

just a piece of clothing. "How can I

it back might be tricky." She sighed. "All the auction items have already been handed over to a third party, and they're part of the auction process now. I have no control over them anymore." Then, as if suddenly struck by an idea, her eyes lit up. "Oh, wait! The only way you could get it back is by participating in the auction and bidding for it yourself!" "Participate in the auction..." Rose mused. She could discern the intentional provocation in Anastasia's smirk, and her fists clenched even tighter in response. Meanwhile, Anastasia seemed rather pleased with herself for successfully inciting Rose's anger. Just then, a server happened to pass by them with drinks. Seizing the opportunity,

glass. Not only did she take

and bid on the suit, and..." Her lips suddenly curved into a smile as she crooked a finger at

tilted it. The vibrant red liquid cascaded down over Anastasia's perfectly styled hair and exquisite dress, causing her to gasp in shock. "Ah!" Her

"Isn't that Ms. Young?"

just poured wine all

would dare do such a

process her anger, she heard murmurs of sympathy from the crowd. Forced to suppress her urge to retaliate, she put on a wounded expression. "Rose, how could you do this to me? I've done nothing to offend you!" she

witnessed such a dramatic change in expression from more than one person. As such, Anastasia's sudden shift in demeanor wasn't the least bit surprising to her.

your punishment for disrespecting his belongings. "Should you forget, even for a moment, why I'm here tonight, just know that I won't hesitate to use this glass

had never shied away from speaking her mind or

she hissed, clenching her teeth in

crowd. The mix of sympathetic

until

short

lesson quickly faded, replaced by a feeling of being caught red-handed by an elder

in Oliver's

began, prepared to admit her error, but Miles cut her off with a

voice was full of affection as he said, "What

suggested that he would support her