Seraphina Bennett didnt really have a hankering for a chinwag with Leandro, but his arrival had gotten quite a few heads turning, and given that they were in a public setting she had no choice but to play nice
So Seraphina extended her hand, which Leandro took.
Bowen, who was watching the scene, let out a chuckle
Seraphina then introduced Bowen to Leandro, saying. “This is Mr. Smith”
Leandro first glanced at Seraphina, then turned to Bowen slow and steady “Hello, Bowen Smith.”
Clearly, Bowen and Leandro didn’t run in the same circles. When he heard Leandro call him by his full name, he looked rather taken aback but quickly brushed it off, extending his hand with a grin and saying, “Hello, Mr. Reynolds,”
Leandro shook hands with him, then asked, “Did you come alone, Mr. Smith
“Nope.” Bowen chuckled right away. “My dates over there Sera, Il leave you be with Mr. Reynolds.”
Seraphina responded with a smile
Bowen headed off, and Seraphina turned to Leandro and said, “Fancy these kinds of events much, Mr. Reynolds?”
Leandro looked at her and answered, “Not really”
Seraphina found this quite amusing.
The party was soon in full swing, and Seraphina and Leandro took their places
The atmosphere was lively, with many celebrities in attendance and numerous charity-related activities planned
Then came the charity auction, with a variety of items donated by the quests. Seraphina was quite intrigued by the offerings.
brought a painting orto the stage, accompanied by the
a landscape painted by the renowned artist Malcom and a friend of his. Such collaborations aren’t common in the art world,
into applause as soon as
active
was staring intently
million dollars and
again took Seraphina’s hand
her fingertips were
sounds of bids
2.6 million dollars!”.
“2.7 million dollars”
“2.8 million dollars!”
fidgety as before and sat quietly without moving
out beside Seraphina:
Seraphina from the stage and nodded at Leandro with
was now back to her senses, and looked
that price?” Leandro
he asked made it seem as if Seraphina was the one who had donated the
moment, then slowly said. “I think
paddle
the highest donation of the night,
along, her face filled with joy, clearly satisfied
to him. The host didn’t dare to imply anything else, so instead he just walked up to Leandro and asked. “Thank you for your generosity, Mr. Reynolds. What about this painting made you so determined to have
painter of this artwork is my fiancee’s father, Carney
surprise echoed
suspected as much when Leandro asked her about the price.
just smiled and snuggled up to Leandro.
Chapter 180
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