The Perfect Wife's Perfect Revenge

Chapter 627

"Ma'am, Mr. Everhart was worried you might feel bored at home. There's a lively atmosphere here, so he asked me to bring you out in person. If you see anything you like later, just raise your paddle. Don't worry about the money."

Gwyneth nodded, took her number, and found her seat.

By nine o'clock sharp, the auction hall was packed-standing room only.

Looks like she wasn't the only one looking for a distraction tonight.

She had no idea what they'd be selling. Sitting up straighter, stretching her neck

to see, she was just about to check her phone when Leonie called. Gwyneth declined the call and looked over at Hans.

"Could you bring Leonie here, too?"

Hans frowned slightly, but Gwyneth's requests weren't up for debate-his only job was to obey.

"Of course."

Just thinking about Leonie gave Hans a headache.

Gwyneth texted Leonie, letting her know she was at the auction and that Hans would fetch her. After that, there was radio silence-Gwyneth guessed Leonie was probably off freshening up and changing clothes.

The auction officially began. The first item up was lapis lazuli—a deep blue stone that made Gwyneth's eyes widen in surprise.

used to make ultramarine paint,

to buy a tiny scrap of it two years

as large as

the

out, "One hundred

paddle, the room had erupted into

artist

out everything up

arrived with Leonie just then, sliding into the

you've got your

The price was

as rare as this-shelling out over a hundred thousand felt a bit much. She stilt had some left

vernet

just stick

noticed the longing in her

ten thousand-" the auctioneer

bid, but Hans raised his hand without missing a beat.

The room fell silent.

eyes. When he spotted Hans and the

voice...he'd thought it sounded

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