Melinda tried to stifle a laugh as she observed the scene in front of her. Now she saw a new side of Leo. Even though he looked friendly, he would ignore those he didn't like.

To people like Yulia, he acted formal and a bit arrogant.

Melinda couldn't help but recall what her teacher had said, "People who engage in artistic creation are full of arrogance."

However, for this arrogance, if one was qualified then it was admirable. Otherwise, it would turn out as a big joke.

Obviously, Leo was qualified to do that.

Yulia was still unwilling to give up. The party had been packed with guests who were animatedly conversing with one another. After a while, Emily returned to her seat which was reserved next to Queena as soon as she was done entertaining a group of people.

"Everything's going well today," Queena said.

Emily smiled at the woman before seating down. She felt grateful that Queena had reserved her a seat.

"As long as it benefits the poor children," Emily replied. She acted modestly and thanked Queena for saving her a seat.

"I didn't expect that you would auction one of my paintings today."

Despite showing a stoic demeanor, Queena was delighted. She scanned the hall and noticed the envious looks her friends had been giving.

Emily nodded in understanding. "These people know how to identify the value of these things. Your work was able to accumulate a winning bid of ten million for today."

The truth was that Queena's paintings were worth nothing at all. The reason that she had managed to catch a hefty price for it was because Emily had purposely invited several rich men at today's banquet, who had been longing to have sex with her.

If Nelson were here, he would thought that the painting wouldn't be worth a single penny.

"I'll have to give you the credit. Will the proceeds be donated to the needs of the poor children?"

Queena figured that a lot were obviously cheated from tonight's auction. She knew that the total amount raised was huge.

"I've found a foundation and asked my people to deal and follow up with it to make sure that the money won't be used for personal greed," Emily answered.

Upon hearing this, the ladies around the hall started to praise her thoughtfulness on the matter.

Queena had a proud look on her face while Emily was being praised. It almost looked like Emily was her daughter.

Melinda felt left out while the two ladies continued to chat. Yulia didn't notice this as all of her attention had been focused on Leo.

"Mom, the auction is almost over. I'd like to go home and rest."

after she noticed that some of the women had been staring at her

had already sensed that something was wrong when Emily had arrived. He remained silent about it since

isn't over yet. Besides, we arrived here together. It's only proper that

probably be staying until the end of

Melinda had no choice

now?" Leo asked. "There is something that I'd like

looking to

a bell with her and now that Melinda seemed to act too close to the man, she started to

bit to discuss something. We'll

they had something important to discuss, but the people

obviously

no idea how difficult my final thesis is. I'll lose all my hair at an early age

said this out loud so that those who were thinking of unpleasant thoughts between

with

lot of people whisper even more about how the

a great conversation, the attention had been shifted. Thinking of the

had gone to. She really wanted to follow them but she didn't have

corner of the hall where a sofa and

out a sigh as she turned to Leo. "Thank you so much for rescuing

from Melinda. He was aware that a lot of people were still

think that I was just trying to find an excuse to help you out? My

poured Melinda and himself a drink. Melinda was given a glass of juice while he had a cocktail for

"Really?"

set it aside and told Leo which

suddenly had confidence

him was this time around. He told her that his paper had been asked

is well-known on our school list. I

eyes slightly curved like the shape of a crescent moon

reaction, he took a

the one who

campus before he chose his

"I was."

hometown to

was irresponsible and had forgotten about Melinda's reminder because she was so busy playing games at the time. This resulted to her not being able to

the news, Leo was

Melinda huffed. "Don't forget that I have already over with all of that and

of anger on her face. She only began to

please tell me what to

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