Chapter 212 Do You Like the Show?

The auction was in full swing Just when everyone was eager to see what item would come up next, the emcee exclaimed, “Ladies and gentlemen. Don’t you think you’ve seen enough jewelry:

“The next item is a wristwatch from the forties. There are twenty–nine gems on it! It’s one of the best vintage watches we’ve ever seen! Let’s unveil it.

The spotlight focused on a rectangular glass shelf on the stage. Everyone stared at it, eyes. glinting.

“What a splendid watch!”

“Seconded. It’s such a rare work of art. The fact that it’s from the forties makes it worth collecting!”

“The starting price is going to be steep. I’m a little curious about who will win the bid for it tonight.”

Maia frowned and looked at the wristwatch. She kept her peripheral vision on Tess and found that she, too, had her eyes fixed on it. Tess clutched at her gown. She was nervous.

A few seconds later, Tess pulled her gaze away and looked at Maia. “Is that it, Maia?”

Maia looked at her and nodded solemnly. “That’s it.”

“We have to get our hands on the wristwatch, Maia. It belonged to my sister once.” Tess sounded and looked earnest, but there was an odd look in her eyes.

“The starting price for the wristwatch is 3.8 million dollars.”

The lights flickered abruptly just as the bidders were getting ready to place their bids. Then, a loud boom was heard and the entire venue went pitch dark.

their phones taken away when they entered the venue, so no one had any flashlights that they could use

“What’s going on?”

so dark all of a sudden?”

the power

emcee tried to soothe the audience immediately, “Please remain calm, everyone. The

assaulted their ears, cutting off the emcee’s

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hanging over the stage fell and crashed. Numerous pieces of glass

are explosions! There are bombs in here!”

to scream at

‘Run, quick!”

on

of

toward the exits. It was already dark, so

She dashed onto the stage

her and said, “According to the plan, the bomb will be detonated in another minute. Please follow me

she tightened her grip on the watch

night. The screams and pleas for help from the event were getting further away from her! She stopped when she

it. It’s mine! The proof is as good as gone now. Gone! I can live out the rest of my days in peace once I destroy it. Everything’s mine. The venue blew up

The street light cast a

and was about to smash the watch, when a beam of light shone directly on her, temporarily blinding her. Tess shielded her eyes and squinted. She thought she saw a

Ferrari.

She was wearing a leather skirt and her lips were red. She looked both seductive and assertive!

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