They went through strict security at the door. Everyone had to show their invites and step through a body scanner.

Patricia had attended a few auctions before, but never one that was this stringent.

A female guard did a quick body search before ushering her through a body scanner. She was only allowed entry if she passed both checks.

Once Patricia, Isaac, and Liam passed the security checks, they headed inward.

The entrance started with a long corridor that was filled with intricate carvings and beautiful paintings.

Patricia keenly observed their surroundings. It looked like it had been built for quite some time now, so it had its own historical value too!

Upon arrival, they ran into numerous familiar faces. Patricia guessed that all the guests here today were among the wealthiest and most distinguished people in Appleby.

Nikola and Percy were here too, and they both came over once they spotted the trio.

“Isaac? I didn’t think you’d come this year.”

Isaac never attended this auction in the last few years.

“Are we not allowed in yet?” Isaac asked.

Patricia’s nose was already, stark against her pale complexion. She suffered easily when it

chill was enough to turn her nose

his sleeve up to check his watch. “It starts at three-thirty, so the doors should open in

in the

here today. Could it be that word got out about something of significant value? It was possibly

portrait of a

you think you’ll meet the beauty in

keep him company, but here he is eyeing one who

his eyebrow. “You don’t get it. We’ll revisit

today as the organizer had given it to him. He never attended

created during the Ancient Roman Empire and

good fortune to those who wore it, and would also bind two lovers together, so that they may continue to find each other and love

He was not on leave

looked at Isaac. “Isaac, what about you?

Most auctions would publish the list of items up for auction to draw in those who were

the items up for bidding were kept secret

to attend but

crowd, and a member of the auction staff came over to make the

enter and proceed to take your

the first to step forward. “Let’s

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