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

“Exactly!”

face with his hands, feeling extremely reluctant to let the others know that those two women

smiled awkwardly at the other guests as he took quick strides towards Amanda and

known this would happen,”

embarrassing enough?” Amanda had experienced her fair share of ups and downs in life, so she was not particularly fazed. She bowed apologetically and said, “My apologies, everyone, this girl isn’t feeling well. We wanted to leave quietly to not create any disturbances

you can rest,”

she’s fine now. We’re good. Haha…

and the both of them sat down soon after, their faces

that Hector had been staring at Charlotte, who was seated at the front row, all the while. In contrast, he did not seem to care about her predicament. She was boiling with anger. Just as she was about to

ourselves – we’ll be bringing shame to both the Whites and the Sterlings. Even worse, you might incur Hector’s wrath, and he might not take you

said through gritted teeth. “All Charlotte Windt did was cozy up to a man. Who does she think she is…

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

“I bet

mother quickly held her back. “I really wonder how I gave birth to a stupid girl like you.

Luna

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