In the Lap of Luxury by Unsweetened Chestnuts

Chapter 207 Competition at the Auction

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Sherry had seen many things, so even though Xander didn’t give her the time of day, she remained unfazed.

“I understand, Mr. Fulton. You must have met a lot of people and forgotten about me. I’m Sherry Clark. We actually met at Futurelink Corporation’s grand opening reception.”

Xander listened, but he still showed no sign of remembering her. “Oh, I’m sorry. I don’t recall.

He was straightforward, and his response almost bordered on rejection. Hearing that, Sherry smiled awkwardly.

Meanwhile, Grace couldn’t help but find the situation amusing. She was surprised that Xander could remain unmoved when such a stunning woman was standing right in front of him.

Just then, Benjamin entered the hall, wearing a handmade black suit.

Benjamin had chosen to attend this charity auction to restore Hawkins Group’s reputation. He intended to make a charitable donation and regain public favor for his company.

“Mr. Hawkins, it’s an honor to have you here.” The organizer approached him with great respect. After all, Benjamin was a prominent figure in Pamore.

Even if the Hawkins family had gone through some hiccups, their current position in Pamore

remained among the top tier.

As a small–scale organizer, they dared not offend Benjamin, so they gave him a seat in the

front row.

Grace and Xander were seated right next

his eyes never left her. When he noticed

seat without

auction, everyone. All proceeds from this auction

local Red Cross to support the elderly

drew to an end, the charity

tonight, a bracelet donated by Brisco Group, with a starting bid of 100

“110 thousand dollars.”

“130 thousand dollars.”

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“150 thousand dollars.”

followed another, eventually closing at

help but ask softly, “Xander,

“It’s nothing valuable.”

didn’t ask further

inadvertently met Benjamin’s.

him, she looked away

The auction continued.

item up for auction, an Omega men’s watch donated by Mr. Xander Fulton from Futurelink Corporation, with a starting

voice trailed off, Sherry, seated in

One million dollars.”

created quite a stir among the audience. People turned to look