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

away, but I had the bigger fish to

him for now.

you, Leo. Thanks

second

in a single breath.

no good, brother. He asked me to use cheat

to hear about these dirty

was laced with disgust as he said,

was involved in

he isn’t alone, there must be a

Laura. I can

“Yeah!”

clueless act that I pretended like I didn’t know anything about bidding.

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

matter at short notice? It can help us to

a positive response from Henry, he swore with determination.

will be the

star Leo.”

us to defeat that master of deception. He did everything in his power to appear trustworthy, only to turn the tables on us, leaving him free for a

back, so I was at peace. Bright had promised to attend the auction, although he had a meeting that day. He took this auction as our previous missed date

am blessed to have an understanding partner like you, Laura. Please wear the

net bodice was eye–pleasing. I was picky in my wardrobe selection, but Bright picked a dress according to my taste, so I had no objection to

went to attend the auction 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

receive me. His intense s glimmered with admiration as he

head.

are a fairy from

lines lifted my spirits, making me blush,

our invites before letting us in. Then the organizers guided us to the art

sale are here for display, Sir. Please take a

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