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.

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

quite

excited. “Sherri, are you sure this bidding event is supposed to be

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

momentarily at a loss for words. She did have reservations, mainly when

had already arrived,

sensed Natalie’s discomfort and leaned in to reassure her, “Don’t worry. Sit beside me in a

Natalie nodded.

sea of people, a

Sherri was taken aback, questioning the sheer number of attendees. Were they all here for the bidding? Was this event intended to be small-scale, or had it unexpectedly become something more significant?

Sherri’s mind. How had so many people managed

qualifications not thoroughly

of attendees from outside Athana

the competitive nature of such events. “It’s to be expected. Everyone wants

their seats in the front

Soon enough,

in a sleek black suit. He casually strolled toward the front row, his

demeanor, was followed closely behind and appeared surprisingly composed and focused. Like Frank, his hands were in his pockets, his face betraying

their paths once again

the woman seated next to Sherri in the elegant creamy

cascaded down

calm and unruffled, as if they were mere strangers.

feel a momentary

as she observed his composed demeanor, her apprehension

help but be intrigued by the situation. With several empty seats remaining, she wondered why

expression betrayed no intention of initiating a conversation or showing any particular interest

sat on the row’s outer edge.

his curiosity, Hackett leaned in and murmured, “What

him. ‘Former

they went

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

exchange words or betray emotions.

the initial awkwardness that Natalie

surprise, Mia was the

subtly flickered, and his

looked up and saw a woman in a stylish short skirt, confidently holding a microphone, taking charge of the proceedings.

exclaimed, “Oh my goodness, how did such a prestigious bidding event end up with someone like her

to be discreetly blunt, Edward reminded his sister,

her fingers couldn’t resist sending a quick message to Natalie, “I can guarantee you that this woman

phone buzzed in her hand, indicating an unread message. Initially, she hesitated to open it, but a gentle

extended her finger and swiped open the phone. In that flecting

at her screen before quickly shifting

you know, huh? You have too much free time on your hands.”

you going to

should I let someone’s betrayal go unanswered’ I’ve already gone through a divorce, so I have nothing left

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

situation?”

it’s not

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