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, feeling a bit

from Lisa

asking what her plans

back a

her phone, let out a small sigh of relief when she saw Mirabella's response. She quickly

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

used to hearing Lisa's gripes about her roommates, so she didn't think

the conversation and sat there, lost in her thoughts. The door to the room was slightly ajar when Gracie walked

dressed so lightly?" Gracie asked, seeing her daughter in just a thin loungewear. She put the plate down and hurried to the closet to fetch a thick down jacket,

seemed to snap out of her thoughts, looking up at her mother. "Oh, Mom, when did you

as she spoke. "You've been acting odd since

off. She forced a smile, shaking her head. "No, but Mom, I heard from Ben that you and Dad are planning

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