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“In addition to this city’s businessmen, the investors from overseas are also coming, seeking new business opportunities.

Many newbie companies are bribing the management to give out more invites, spending millions willingly. They are hoping to secure new clients through this auction.”

He started from the auction’s great influence on my rapidly growing company and concluded his speech at the need to follow Henry’s footsteps for success. Leo only paused for a moment when I asked him innocently.

“My apologies, Leo. But how does an auction work? I haven’t attended one before.”

My query was perceived as the eighth marvel of nature, slacking Leo’s jaw, he shook his

head.

“I should have been more thoughtful, Miss Laura. You didn’t know the politics of supposedly innocuous auctions.”

He sighed and then began the second round of his endless information. Leo’s know–it–all attitude aroused my curiosity all of a sudden, he appeared extra–smart when he said,

“Auctions and charity, they both have no direct connection, Miss Laura. The owners, management, agents, everyone get their fair share after a purchase, sending a fixed percentage for donations.

Let me…

Leo explained the complete system, confirming my odd guesses. He showed me pictures of antiques for sale, comparing their prices with the market. I readily nodded in agreement as he insisted on buying an exquisite ceramic bowl

“This delicate bowl is a piece of art, and you can get it for half price from the market if you follow my words.

It’s a nice deal and feasible method to attract businessmen’s attraction.”

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this reason was indeed convincing, perfectly masking Leo’s evil

could have unmasked his vile motives right away, but I had the bigger fish to fry. So, I

for now.

you,

I didn’t waste a second and called my brother, telling him about that

in a single

me to

hear about these dirty

voice was laced with disgust

that Leo was involved in fraudulent practices

isn’t alone, there must be a group

Laura.

“Yeah!”

him about my clueless act that I pretended like I didn’t

understood his intentions and urged him to spill more secrets as I never saw

short notice? It

positive response from Henry,

will be the death of

star Leo.”

This was a golden chance for us to defeat that master of deception. He did everything in his power to appear trustworthy, only to

knight had my back, so I was at peace. Bright had promised to attend the auction,

like you, Laura. Please wear the dress I am sending; it’s my apology to you.”

touched my heart, the mermaid style long white gown with net bodice was eye–pleasing. I was picky in my

due to nervousness. Although Henry was capable of dealing with any

to receive me. His intense s glimmered with admiration

head.

are a

spirits, making me blush,

strictly an invitation–based entry event, the guards. checked our

for sale are here for display, Sir. Please take a closer look at these”

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