It was only after she had her fill of being the star of attention did Erica come to a sudden realization.

Fifteen million dollars.

The amount struck her dumb. The terrible truth that she didn’t have sufficient funds to cover such a staggering price dawned on her like an awful tidal wave.

Horrified, Erica hurriedly turned to look at Asher for a solution.

A dark storm raged in Asher’s face. He was so furious at her that he couldn’t utter a single word.

“A-Asher, I…”

In a fit of nervousness, she grabbed his sleeve. To her chagrin, he shook her hand off and shoved her away in anger.

“You absolute moron!” Asher howled, livid.

He couldn’t care less about his image anymore; at least, not under these circumstances. The Harrison Group had just survived a crisis, but his wife was insane enough to purchase a stupid music box for the astronomical price of fifteen million dollars!

“You bid for it yourself, so find the money to pay by yourself. I won’t clean up after your mess.”

So saying, Asher spun on his heels and left the place in a huff. Erica was left standing dumbly, all alone and at a complete loss.

What should she do? What could she do?! How was she supposed to solve this problem? She couldn’t think of anything!

Desolate, she slumped into the chair with her back drenched in cold sweat. Her head was spinning from the pressure.

Right now, Eliana was no longer in her thoughts. She didn’t have the leisure to consider anything about Eliana! All she wanted was to escape this terrifying hell as soon as she could.

in mind, Erica steeled herself and maintained her calm front. She carefully stood up from her seat and attempted to sneak away while everyone was busy focusing on the

auction staff weren’t as easy to fool as the audience. After they saw that Asher had left before the auction’s end, they kept strict watch on Erica

going?” The person in charge stepped forward

thought I’d go out for a quick stroll to get some air,” Erica stammered, barely keeping her

Mr. Harrison has just left. Are you going back on your bid?” the man asked, his face

she gritted her teeth and barked, “What a laugh! Who

Harrison, but I’m afraid you can’t

at him in

quite recently. Although it has evaded the crisis, its credit in the banks hasn’t been restored yet. Thus, all the checks under the Harrison Group

do? Perhaps I can go back

her pride,

We also accept payment with

person in charge stretched out his hand with a sly

of several auction

Erica couldn’t hold in the shame filling her. She was

bag and hand it to the man with great reluctance. The act itself,

then brought over a POS machine from his subordinate and quickly swiped the credit card before

in dismay as the payment

sorry, Mrs. Harrison, but the balance in your account

“R-Really? Dear me…”

embarrassment, Erica fumbled with her bag and hurriedly took out another card to

another

but this card is

can’t be! Swipe it

as saucers. She was thoroughly

Harrison. Can you pay the bill or not?” After so many failed transactions, the person in

The Novel will be updated daily. Come back and continue reading tomorrow, everyone!

Comments ()

0/255