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.

seat and attempted to sneak away while everyone was busy focusing on the auction, trying to

saw that Asher had left before the auction’s end, they kept strict

Where are you going?” The person in charge stepped forward and immediately blocked her way right

go out for a quick stroll to get some air,” Erica stammered, barely keeping her voice

see. However, Mr. Harrison has just left. Are you going back on your bid?” the man asked, his face disdainful. There was a hint of scorn in his gaze

to the proud Erica’s self-esteem. Refusing to back down, she gritted her teeth and barked, “What a laugh! Who said I am?!

Mrs. Harrison, but I’m afraid you can’t sign

Why not?” Erica stared at him in confusion, her jaw

was on the verge of bankruptcy 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 name could not

do? Perhaps I can go back and have my husband to pay in my

pride,

doesn’t matter. We also accept payment with

out his hand with a sly smile, much like a

attracted the attention of several auction participants. Now, many

this point, Erica couldn’t hold in the shame filling her. She

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

over a POS machine from his subordinate and

in dismay

the balance in your account is

“R-Really? Dear me…”

her bag and hurriedly took

another beep came

but this

can’t be! Swipe

as saucers. She was

you pay the bill or not?” After so many failed transactions, the

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