Chapter 1279

Afternoon.

The underground auction house on the north side of town.

"You head to the private room; I'll join you in a bit," James said, wrapped in a black trench coat with a matching turtleneck underneath. He gave Mirabella a quick glance, leaving Wyatt to ensure her safety.

Mirabella nodded and followed Wyatt up to the plush private suite upstairs.

The room was cleverly designed for privacy; you could watch everything happening in the bustling auction below without anyone seeing in.

Mirabella settled into a chair, her eyes scanning the lively scene below. Her gaze flitted over the security cameras strategically placed around, noting the tight security.

It felt like a fortress against thieves.

turned away,

soon as she unlocked it, a notification from Lisa

asking what her plans were

back

sigh of relief when she saw Mirabella's response.

replied, "Just let me know if

around her phone. It took her a moment to swallow her guilt before she replied, "Ugh, just my three roommates driving

Lisa's gripes about her roommates, so she didn't think much of it and just sent back

sat there, lost in her thoughts. The door to the room was

thin loungewear. She put the plate down and hurried

looking up at her mother. "Oh, Mom, when

took her daughter's cold hands in hers, warming them as she spoke. "You've been acting odd since you got back last night.

was pale, and she did look a bit off. She forced a smile, shaking her head. "No, but Mom,

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