The True Heiress's Return

Chapter 262

The auction took place at a private vineyard owned by Gideon in Silverwave Bay. The gardens, built with an ocean view. were so exquisite that even Xanthe, who had traveled the world and seen countless wonders, couldn't help but look on enviously. Watching high-profile figures-many of whom she'd seen on magazine covers or financial news channels-arrive in luxury cars, Xanthe couldn't help but gasp.

She said. "The wealth gap between my family and his is about as big as the gap between rich and super-rich' Shakira, your friend must be someone really impressive to get tickets to this auction, right?"

Shakira responded coolly, "He doesn't need tickets. He is the host.

Xanthe's jaw nearly dropped to the floor as she asked, "H-Host?!"

Just then, a man in a tailcoat led several security guards right to their cab. "Ms. Nelson, Ms. Sullivan, I'm Philip Gordon, the estate manager."

With a respectful bow, he welcomed them into the vineyard and said gently, "The auction offers two seating options. One is the member section on-site, where you can bid by raising paddles.

"The other is the VIP section in a private suite on the rooftop garden, where you can watch the auction live and place bids through the on-site staff. Both sections go by the highest bid. Which would you ladies prefer?"

Shakira had no preference and glanced over at Xanthe. Still processing that Shakira's friend was a wealthy tycoon, Xanthe chuckled a bit awkwardly and said, "The VIP section sounds comfortable, but since this is my first time at an auction, maybe the in-person experience would be better?"

Shakira nodded. "Let's go to the on-site section."

Once they arrived at the venue, Philip seated them in a spot with a great view and minimal interruptions and handed them Bluetooth earpieces and bid paddles.

Then he said, "Our boss has instructed that if you ladies are interested in any items, you may let us know through the earpieces, and we will internally lock the item from further bids

Nothing defines privilege quite like the ease of bending the rules.

Xanthe, shocked for the second time that day, gasped and whispered to Shakira, "Doesn't this count as, well, cheating?"

with absolute seriousness, "Yes, that would indeed be

He is so blunt!' Xanthe

guests began filing

to Shakira and said, "You're too good at keeping secrets! You have such a wealthy

suddenly felt concerned for Walter. "This friend of yours isn't also trying

said, "He is just a friend. I just happened to help him with something once." Xanthe replied, "Oh, I

delivering snacks and drinks to each seat, along with offers

surprised. "Those running Yarovia's auctions maintain a lofty attitude and never

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This is the first time I've experienced

at least ten

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isn't doing so well, they need us

necessarily. Although this auction is hosted by the Yarovian royal family, the vineyard's owner is from Clusia, so of course they'd treat us

got it wrong. It's only because you're here that they're getting this kind of treatment." Shakira shook her

text you if

soon as Shakira stood up, an attendant instantly

behind her exclaimed in disbelief, "Wow, I might actually be right!

Shakira was

of the corridor. Just as she entered the stall, her phone buzzed with a message from Xanthe.

message and saw a string of exclamation points followed by: [Yvette is here too!! She also went

frowned and then heard hurried footsteps