Turning Of the Tide by Diana Sander

Chapter 78

Unbeknownst to them, time slipped away unnoticed, and in the blink of an eye, the day of the bidding had arrived.

Sherri was filled with sheer delight, beaming like a child.

She twirled in front of the mirror, unable to contain her excitement. The reason for her joy was the limited-edition dress that Edward had purchased for her to wear at the bidding event. Notably, it was the same design as the one worn by Natalie, affectionately known as the sister dress. One was a delicate shade of blue, while the other boasted a soft, creamy hue.

Without a doubt, Sherri had chosen the pale blue one.

Meanwhile. Natalie had already finished her makeup and sat primly on the bed, waiting patiently for Sherri. She had been waiting for half an hour while Sherri meticulously curled her eyelashes, taking her time with every detail.

Completely unaware of the passing time, Sherri didn’t consider the minutes ticking by. For a woman, getting dressed and applying makeup was an effortless endeavor, as if time had no hold on her.

Looking beautiful was all that mattered,

Natalie felt reluctant to remund Sherri. ‘Sherri, we’re attending a bidding event, not a beauty pageant. You already look stunning. Even the celebrities walking the red carpet can’t compare to you.”

Sherri had an air of confidence, proudly stating, “Absolutely! You have great taste. But I can’t afford to embarrass Edward. What if I run into my future sister-in-law? I can’t risk looking anything less than perfect”

Deep down, Sherri always had a nagging feeling that Edward had a girlfriend overseas!

Feeling tired, Natalie propped her chin up and said. “You keep going. I’ll grab a drink to wake myself up. I haven’t had a single sip of water since I woke up this morning.”

“Hey, Natalie, does my makeup look good? Are my lashes curled enough?”

Natalie glanced up and commented, “Looks good. No need to curl them anymore. They’re reaching for the sky”

Sherri was in high spirits and didn’t pay much attention to Natalie’s hidden implications.

Edward had been waiting downstairs for an hour without making a single phone call. He sat in the passenger seat, patiently

waiting

Meanwhile, Kyle, showing no sense of urgency, reclined in his seat with his eyes half-closed, nearly drifting off to sleep. Once Sherri and Natalie finished their preparations, they spotted Edward’s Maybach downstairs. Opening the car doors, they carefully adjusted their dresses before stepping inside.

Edward, you’re here so early”

“Yeah”

With everyone seated, Kyle started the car engine and headed toward the Grand Manor Hotel

The bidding event was being held in the penthouse conference room of the Grand Manor Hotel.

Natalie, who had a late shaft that evening, was anxious about possibly being late. “Edward, what time does the bidding event wrap up?”

Edward turned his head slightly and spoke in a reassuring tone, “Worried about being late for work?”

Natalie answered honestly. “Yes.”

“Don’t worry. It will be over before dinner. The results will be announced, and after that. I’ll drop you off at the hospital

“Oh, alright.”

The entrance of the Grand Manor Hotel was bustling with activity as one luxury car after another pulled into the parking lot. The available spaces quickly filled up, indicating a significant turnout for the bidding event.

the entrance, their cameras poised to capture the scene. Natalie couldn’t help but feel

quite the spectacle!

appeared visibly excited. “Sherri, are you sure

I’m here with Edward, the event’s size doesn’t matter. Besides, we’re both single, so let’s enjoy

words. She did have reservations,

they had already arrived, returning now wasn’t an

and leaned in to reassure her, “Don’t worry. Sit beside me in a little while. Once the official list

Natalie nodded.

were met with a sea of people, a dense crowd that stretched

Were they all here for the bidding? Was this event intended to be small-scale, or

mind. How had so many people managed to secure

not thoroughly

Edward and whispered. “There’s a significant number of attendees from outside Athana today, which

knowingly, understanding the competitive nature of such events. “It’s to be expected. Everyone wants a slice

settled into their seats in the front

Soon enough,

Leading the way was a distinguished man dressed in a sleek black suit. He

closely behind and appeared surprisingly composed and focused.

intertwined their paths once again

immediately drawn to the woman seated next to Sherri

hair cascaded down her

sat beside her, his countenance calm

but feel a momentary surprise. “Aren’t there

observed his composed demeanor, her apprehension

too, couldn’t help but be intrigued by the situation. With several empty seats remaining, she wondered why he had deliberately chosen

of initiating a conversation

Trevon while Hackett sat on the

curiosity, Hackett leaned in and murmured, “What

corrected him. ‘Former sister-in-law.”

“So, they went through with the divorce?”

it was appropriate to discuss Trevon’s marital status at such a formal gathering. He brushed off the

Throughout the event, he didn’t exchange words or betray emotions. Even when Sherri and Natalie exchanged brief

ease the initial awkwardness

was the host for today’s

Trevon’s eyes subtly flickered, and his brows furrowed slightly.

when they looked up and saw a woman in a stylish short skirt, confidently

hide her discontent. She exclaimed, “Oh my goodness, how did such a prestigious bidding event end up with someone like her as the

be discreetly blunt, Edward reminded his sister, “Keep it down.”

her fingers couldn’t resist sending a quick message to Natalie, “I can guarantee you that this woman must have used some unethical means

an unread message. Initially, she hesitated to open

open the phone. In that flecting moment,

her screen before quickly shifting his gaze forward,

huh? You have too much

you going to

I’m going to seek revenge. Why should I let

brow. Sensing his unease, Frank leaned in and asked. “Feeling uncertain, Trevon? Can’t

situation?”

not

announced, and the Wilson Group emerged as the victorious bidder, eliciting a mix of indifference from