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.

stood up from her seat and attempted to sneak away while everyone was

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 and observed her every movement

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

a bit too depressing. So, I… I thought I’d go out for a quick stroll to get

going back on your bid?” the man asked, his face disdainful. There was a hint of scorn in

and barked, “What a laugh! Who said I am?! It’s just a bit of money! I’ll sign the

but I’m

not?” Erica stared at

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

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

held fast to her pride, adamant

accept

with a sly smile, much like

attracted the attention of several

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

and hand it to the man with great reluctance. The act itself, despite simple, was infinitely

charge then brought over a POS machine from his subordinate

in dismay

but the balance in your account is not

“R-Really? Dear me…”

with her bag and hurriedly took out another card to give it

soon, another beep

but this

be!

went as wide as saucers. She was

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

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