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?”

 

the case, they should have stayed at home instead of being

“Exactly!”

feeling extremely reluctant to let

he took quick strides towards Amanda and Luna.

if we had known this would happen,” Luna mumbled

fair share of ups and downs in life, so she was not particularly fazed. She bowed apologetically and said, “My apologies, everyone, this

you can rest,” a

now. We’re good.

seats, and the both of them

seem to

happens tonight, you must control yourself. Do not let your emotions take over. Otherwise, we won’t just 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

Windt did was cozy up to a

don’t know that for a fact yet, so don’t get angry 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

twinkle suddenly appeared in her eyes. “I bet Mr. Nacht isn’t aware of her background yet. I

mother quickly held her back. “I really wonder how I gave birth to a stupid girl like you. Can’t you use

wrong?” Luna replied

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