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.
painting orto the stage, accompanied by the late arriving
a friend of his. Such collaborations aren’t common in the art world, but Mr. Malcom highly admires his friend’s talent, hence this rare piece. I hope everyone bids
into applause as soon
been quite active earlier, was
at her noticing that she was staring
quickly surpassed two million dollars and kept
again took Seraphina’s hand
her fingertips were quite cold.
of bids
2.6 million dollars!”.
“2.7 million dollars”
“2.8 million dollars!”
as fidgety as before and sat quietly without
rang out beside Seraphina:
Georgina looked at Seraphina from the stage and nodded at
Leandro had already turned to Seraphina, who was now
price?” Leandro
made it seem as if Seraphina was
said. “I think it could go a
a beat, Leandro raised his paddle again and said, “10
set a record for the highest donation of
her face filled with joy, clearly satisfied with the price.
to him. The host didn’t dare to imply anything else, so instead he
this artwork is my
of surprise echoed throughout
too shocked, because she had suspected as much
smiled and snuggled
Chapter 180
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