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.

at Mark. Seeing that, Mark looked away

“Ms. Quorn.”

Quorn is here.

suit. She looked elegant and wore thick makeup. Furthermore, she seemed healthier than when

deep breath and had a

of place in this auction filled with prominent and

disinterested. Meanwhile, Josie felt pain in her lower abdomen. The first day of menstruation tended to be difficult

the pain and looked down to message Dexter. She asked whether he

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

messaged again. ‘I saw

long pause on the other side before Dexter

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

“Of course.

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

on someone’s

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