Chapter 431 The Battlefield

Josie went to the gala again. She attended using Dexter’s invitation this time. The attendants saw her card and knew she was here on Russell Group’s behalf. They immediately let her in.

Josie still wore the same gray evening gown. She looked elegant under the spotlight and attracted many gazes. Then, she found a seat and sat down to wait for the auction to begin.

She heard whispers from other guests as soon as she sat down. “I heard Mr. Olsen is here today. It’s obvious why he came.

“That’s strange. He could have gotten his staff to deal with such trivial matters. Why did he have to attend himself.”

“It’s something valuable. Thus, it’s better to handle the thing himself.”

Josie instinctively clenched her purse as she listened to them. Those who wanted to bid today had their assets screened. Only those with sufficient assets were allowed to bid later.

Josie glanced at the surrounding. Judging from what she heard, Mark was here. She hoped he wasn’t aiming for the same item as Dexter.

An older man with a strong presence sat in the middle, surrounded by the crowd. He seemed to have sensed someone looking at him and glanced at Josie, prompting him to pause briefly.

Seeing that, Mark looked away and seemed

“Ms. Quorn.”

is here. Quick,

ladies’ suit. She looked elegant and wore thick

breath and had a bad

felt out of place in this

started by auctioning a few common items. Most of the crowd seemed disinterested. Meanwhile, Josie felt pain in her lower abdomen.

Dexter. She asked whether he was done brewing the

her message. ‘It will be ready soon. The secretary has

messaged again. ‘I saw

was a long pause on the other side

female voice suddenly sounded beside her. Josie instinctively turned off her

“Of course.

to Josie. Her smile did not diminish. “I didn’t expect to find

here on someone’s

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