My heart was racing as the price continued to increase.
I glanced over my shoulder at Stella and her friends who were gawking at the frenzy in front of them. Stella was red in the face and furious, but her mouth was hung open in shock. I turned back to the bid just as the auctioneer was speaking to another employee.
He then turned his attention to the bidders.
"Our VIP Anonymous buyer just called and purchased this piece for the high price of 50 million dollars. He's asked for us to continue raising the price, if necessary," the auctioneer announced.
I gasped at the sound of that, and I covered my mouth to stifle an alarmed scream. Disappointed murmurs erupted around the room.
Excitement slammed into me; I didn't even stop to wonder who this VIP was.
Elliot's POV
"Nothing But Love' will be delivered to your office this evening," Leo said, stepping into my office.
I nodded, not taking my eyes off my computer. I was watching the security tape of the auction, feeling satisfied that Silver was getting the recognition she deserved. I was also glad that Erik was there with her to keep her safe and was able to stop Stella and her friends from doing anything stupid.
"May I ask why you'd want to purchase a portrait of yourself?" Leo then asked.
I looked up at him.
"I don't like the idea of someone else having a portrait of me in their home. Even if my face isn't revealed."
"And because she was reluctant to sell it," my wolf, Atlas, reminded me.
I ignored him.
Leo was quiet for a moment before he said, "You should know... I found something out about Silver's birth—"
rang, stopping his words. When I looked at the screen, Silver's name flashed across and my
said into
"Something incredible happened! My painting was purchased for 50 million dollars! I can't believe
and that resonated deeply
I smiled.
should celebrate with dinner later. I'll have
phone shortly after the conversation and looked
need to get home and speak with Mariah about meal preparations this evening," I
Leo shook his head.
more research, so I have all the details ready for you,"
I nodded.
"Keep me posted."
another word, I left the packhouse and went straight home. Thankfully, I got there before Mariah
you happen to know what Silver enjoys eating the
is lasagna, sir," Mariah answered. "Shall I prepare that this evening?" "Yes, and get the best wine as
and they nodded as
my maids walked by, I stopped her in
the dining room for a romantic dinner for this evening," I
she said
up some new watercolors; the rarest and best colors he could
see who was making the sound, I froze when I saw a couple of my maids staring at their phones
your phones," I said coldly,
Their faces flushed.
Silver's face appeared on the screen along with the picture she painted of me. "Everybody is in awe of her work and
one said.
snapped. "Get
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