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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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woman would bid for jewelry or diamonds this reason was indeed convincing, perfectly masking Leo’s evil intentions. I was smirking inwardly during

vile motives right away, but I had the bigger fish to fry. So, I

him for

you, Leo. Thanks

a second and called my brother, telling

in a

asked me to use cheat tricks

to hear about these dirty practices, “This

voice was laced with disgust as he said,

imagined that Leo was involved in fraudulent

a group of cunning

be discreet, Laura. I can

“Yeah!”

my clueless act that I pretended

his lecture, I understood his intentions and urged him to spill more secrets as I never saw an auction. And

notice? It

response from Henry, he swore with determination.

will be the death of the hockey

star Leo.”

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

to attend the auction, although he had a meeting that day.

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

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

with my pulse drumming in my ears, blocking all other sounds. My palms were sweaty due to nervousness. Although Henry was capable of dealing with any threat, the risk of this endeavor trembled my heart. I was worried about my

to receive me. His intense s glimmered with admiration as he placed his hand

head.

stunning. You are a fairy from heaven, Laura.”

my spirits, making me blush, I was in quite a pleasant mode while

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

display, Sir. Please take a closer look at these”

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