Chapter 262

Chapter 262 Waiting To Catch Someone

Leah's lips curved into a faint smile. "Maybe it's just meant to match the whole theme of this auction," she mused.

“Leah, let's check that out over there," Rita exclaimed, her eyes brightening with interest as she gazed toward the preview area. She grasped Leah's hand, attempting to guide her away.

A flash of contempt crossed Leah's features as she considered Rita's ignorance.

Had it not been for her pressing need for a proper reason to attend the event with Bruce, she would never have risked the embarrassment of bringing Rita to such an event.

Masking her irritation, she cast a lingering glance toward Bruce. "We'll be back soon."

"Alright," Bruce responded simply.

Leah accompanied Rita through the preview area, her fingers trailing over the glossy pages of the auction catalog. Her attention gravitated immediately toward the blue diamond, its brilliance captivating her imagination.

The mere thought of possessing such an exquisite diamond stirred visions of admiration and envy from others.

How magnificent it would be to call it her own.

the diamond's image with unveiled admiration, Rita noticed her expression. "What is this?" she inquired. "If you're

gentleness, "that whoever possesses this diamond must be the most fortunate person alive, given its

buy it for

262 Waiting To

a noncommittal smile, her thoughts drifting to tomorrow's

the clock struck eight, the auction

on stage. After delivering his opening remarks, he initiated the

on the sofa while sampling fresh fruit. Her gaze occasionally wandered to Nate,

silence, his presence commanded attention as he idly

"Are you waiting for someone?" Corrine inquired playfully, pressing a cherry between her lips, its juice lending an

corrected herself, saying, "No-you're waiting

someone."

but that of a hunter

Nate's face. "You're not

to be so forthright, so

the juice from the corner of her lips with

slightly, retrieving a pristine white handkerchief. Instead of handing it to her, he carefully wiped her

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