Chapter 431 The Battlefield

Josie went to the gala again. She attended using Dexter’s invitation this time.

The attendants saw her card and knew she was here on Russell Group’s behalf. They immediately let her in.

Josie still wore the same gray evening gown. She looked elegant under the spotlight and attracted many gazes. Then, she found a seat and sat down to wait for the auction to begin.

She heard whispers from other guests as soon as she sat down. “I heard Mr. Olsen is here today. It’s obvious why he came.

“That’s strange. He could have gotten his staff to deal with such trivial matters. Why did he have to attend himself.”

“It’s something valuable. Thus, it’s better to handle the thing himself.”

instinctively clenched her purse as she listened to them. Those who wanted to bid today had their assets screened. Only those with sufficient assets were allowed

Judging from what she heard, Mark was here. She hoped he wasn’t aiming for the

sat in the middle, surrounded by the crowd. He seemed to

but soon recovered and nodded at Mark. Seeing that, Mark looked away and seemed displeased to

“Ms. Quorn.”

is here.

voices around Josie caught her attention. She turned and saw Xanthe dressed in a ladies’ suit. She looked elegant and wore thick makeup. Furthermore, she seemed healthier than when

a deep breath and had a

felt out of place in this auction filled with

Most of the crowd seemed disinterested. Meanwhile, Josie felt pain in her lower abdomen. The first day

and looked down to message Dexter. She asked whether he was done brewing the

her message. ‘It will be ready soon. The secretary has arranged someone to brew

messaged again. ‘I saw

pause on the other side

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