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.

artists used to make ultramarine

it two years

auctioneer held up now was twice as large as hers.

the auctioneer

called out, "One hundred

even lift her paddle, the room had

artist

her here. It turned out everything up for sale was exactly her

with Leonie just then,

this the one you've got your eye on,

The price was

paint-even one as rare as this-shelling out over a hundred thousand felt a bit

vernet

she bought this, she'd probably just stick it

Hans noticed the longing

and ten thousand-" the auctioneer

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

The room fell silent.

eyes. When he spotted Hans and the woman next to him-Gwyneth-his

thought it sounded

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