Simon, who was shocked to see Charlotte, asked Hector anxiously, “Hector, w-what’s going on? Why’s Charlotte with Mr. Nacht?”

However, the latter was so focused on looking at Charlotte that he did not hear whatever Simon was saying.

There was an unfathomable gaze in the man’s eyes, one that was a mixture of heartache, regret, and a sense of impending loss.

“Hector… “ Amanda walked over with Luna and said to the man softly, “Luna and I will be heading back first.”

“Alright.” That was what Hector had been hoping for.

“Everyone, please keep quiet!” The emcee announced on stage, “Mr. Nacht, our host, has arrived. I shall now declare the start of the charity auction. Everyone, please take your seats!”

All the guests proceeded to sit down in an orderly manner.

Hector and Simon took their seats while Amanda led Luna towards the exit discreetly. Just then, the door was suddenly shut, and the spotlight shone on the two women.

Caught in the act, both women looked awkward and embarrassed.

The rest of the guests were all looking at them with contemptuous looks on their faces. Someone even asked in a low voice, “Which family do they belong to? Where are their manners?”

 

should have stayed at home instead

“Exactly!”

his hands, feeling extremely reluctant to

and Luna. “Why are you two still standing here? Quick,

would happen,”

said, “My apologies,

lounge where you can rest,” a

she’s fine now. We’re good.

and the both of them

he did not seem to care about her predicament. She was boiling with anger. Just as she was about to lash out at him, Amanda stopped her from

be embarrassing ourselves – we’ll be bringing shame to both the Whites and the Sterlings. Even worse, you might incur Hector’s wrath, and he might

said through gritted teeth. “All Charlotte Windt did was cozy up to

and jump to conclusions!” Amanda reprimanded Luna while trying to suppress her voice. “Do you think a high and mighty man like Mr. Nacht would be interested in a second-hand good? Especially one who has already given birth to three children? She’s merely attending an auction with him. That

twinkle suddenly appeared in her eyes. “I bet Mr. Nacht

really wonder how I gave birth to

wrong?” Luna

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