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.

flashlights that they could use to illuminate the

“What’s going on?”

dark all

power out?”

the audience immediately, “Please remain calm, everyone. The personnel are checking on it as we speak…”

sounds assaulted their ears, cutting

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hanging over the stage fell and crashed. Numerous

are explosions! There are bombs

scream

‘Run, quick!”

The exits are on the

out of here

them swarmed toward the exits. It was already dark, so it was hard to see each other. The

the opportunity. She dashed onto the stage and took the

said, “According to the plan, the bomb will be detonated in another minute.

on the

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

watch in her hand. She burst into laughter. “Hahaha… I have it. It’s mine! The proof is as good as gone now. Gone! I can live

raised her head and laughed. The street light cast

and was about to smash the watch, when a beam of light shone directly on

Ferrari.

opened and a lady in high heels came out. She was wearing a leather

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