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.

so Mirabella turned away, feeling a bit bored, and pulled

as she unlocked it, a notification from Lisa on Messenger popped up, sent about

her

back a

a small sigh of relief when she saw Mirabella's response.

then replied, "Just

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

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

her thoughts. The door to the room

daughter in just a thin loungewear. She put the plate down and hurried to the closet

out of her thoughts, looking up at her mother.

she spoke. "You've been acting odd since you got back

"No, but Mom, I heard from Ben that you and Dad are planning to go abroad

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