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.

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

Leah responded with calculated gentleness, "that whoever possesses this diamond must

my brother absolutely must buy it for you.

262 Waiting To

noncommittal smile, her thoughts drifting to tomorrow's potential spotlight if Bruce were to secure the

the clock struck eight,

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

in the preliminary items, reclined on the sofa while sampling fresh fruit. Her gaze occasionally

attention as he idly

her observation, Nate lifted his eyes to meet hers. "What's up?" "Are you waiting for someone?" Corrine inquired playfully, pressing a cherry between

could respond, she corrected herself, saying, "No-you're waiting

someone."

leisure but that

over Nate's face. "You're not wrong." Corrine blinked, momentarily

so forthright,

the corner of her lips with

handkerchief. Instead of handing it to

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