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.

carefully stood up from her seat and attempted to sneak away while

had left before the auction’s end, they kept strict watch on Erica and observed her every movement

you going?” The person in charge stepped forward and immediately blocked her way right as Erica reached

I thought I’d go out for a quick stroll

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

she gritted her teeth and barked, “What

but I’m

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

Harrison Group 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 be cashed,”

should I do? Perhaps I can go

to her pride, adamant on

We also accept payment with a

hand with a sly smile, much like a

caused by Erica soon attracted the attention of several auction participants. Now, many people had

in the shame filling her.

with no choice, she was forced to take out a credit card from her bag and hand it to the man with great reluctance. The

from his subordinate and quickly swiped the credit card before

Erica watched in dismay as

balance

“R-Really? Dear me…”

growing embarrassment, Erica fumbled with her bag and hurriedly took

another

this

be! Swipe

as saucers. She

bill or not?” After so many failed transactions, the person in charge had

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