Requiem of a Broken Heart

Chapter 1148:

Yvonne’s heart stirred, a spark igniting in the gloom. “An auction? That sounds like quite a show.”

She flashed a grin, setting the fruit platter on the coffee table with a soft clink. Then she bounded upstairs, her steps light with sudden anticipation.

Norton had been different lately. Banquets, galas—now this? He was up to something. The thought sent a thrill through her, mingling with a flicker of suspicion.

After a moment’s deliberation, she plucked a pale green gown from its hanger. The fabric shimmered, tailored to embrace her curves like a second skin. Standing before her vanity, she swept on a touch of makeup—subtle blush, a hint of kohl to frame her eyes.

If Norton wanted to play the doting husband, she would give him a sight to remember.

Descending the stairs, she caught Norton lounging on the couch, one leg crossed over the other. His eyes snapped to her, widening with a glint of something primal.

rose, crossing the room in three strides, his hand finding her waist. His gaze

brow, gently nudging his hand away. “When

at his tie, a faint flush creeping up his

house, ushers swept them to the front row, where

caught the light, its pale green hue drawing every eye in the room. She moved with effortless grace,

the sight of Norton, but

sensed her distraction. His

masked her disgust with a practiced smile. “Patience,

starts

agitated, impossible to settle. Shelly had to summon every ounce of patience just to keep

wandering hands reignited a surge of disgust. The blame

on Norton’s arm. Stewart had lured her to the auction with promises of