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.

froze but soon recovered and nodded at Mark. Seeing that, Mark looked

“Ms. Quorn.”

Quorn is here. Quick,

turned and saw Xanthe dressed in a ladies’ suit. She looked elegant and wore thick makeup.

deep breath and

felt out of place in this auction filled with prominent and wealthy

by auctioning a few common items. Most of the crowd seemed disinterested. Meanwhile, Josie felt pain

down to message Dexter. She asked whether he was done

be ready soon. The secretary

messaged again.

pause on the

her. Josie instinctively turned off her phone

“Of course.

did not diminish. “I didn’t expect

on someone’s

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