Despite having repeatedly gone through the details again and again, Selena failed to find anything strange with the auction. Nonetheless, she insisted on standing her ground and opined that there was something fishy about the auction. Everything looks normal on the surface, but this is exactly where things can go wrong.

"I've just wired 1 billion from our local account. Do you think that'll be enough for you to bid for your bracelet?" Pierre smiled in mischief and added, "Consider it a gift if you manage to win the bid." Selena shot a gaze at him haughtily and said, "I wouldn't have any problem winning the bid anyway even without your help!" How dare he look down on me! I'm not as broke as he thinks.

"Oh, wow! Did I just hear the powerful voice of a wealthy corporate president with a fortune worth billions?"

"Hmph!" Selena complacently chuckled.

"Well, will I have the honor to taste your precious cooking tonight, President Yard?" Pierre asked mischievously as he proceeded to caress Selena with his wandering hands.

Oh, man. This guy just never gives me a break! "Alright, cut it out! Let's talk about our important business!" Selena then shook off Pierre's hands. "Do you remember the last auction that we attended back in Astoria? Three people, including myself, competed for a bid at that time."

Pierre swirled the red wine in his glass and replied, "I wasn't there, so I'm not too sure what happened."

remember competing with the other two representatives. While one of them was your man, I had no idea who the other one was, yet he wouldn't stop bidding for my mom's bracelet. I knew it was extremely valuable, but it

sleep on that for now. We'll play it by ear tomorrow, and if everything goes right, the

said, "You'd better remember your promise!

plan on

Selena disguised themselves and headed to their destination, only to realize that auctions in Yucaria were conducted in a far more secretive manner than their counterparts in Astoria. While the auctions

many

day and were hence unable to prepare beforehand. Therefore, they decided to take the chance and try

order to gain access to the place. As they made their way further inside, they were guided by a waiter who took them straight to a

washroom.

them-criminals?!" Selena angrily stepped out of the washroom, while Pierre scanned their surroundings and reached

talking to you!"

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