Turning Of The Tide

Chapter 78

Unbeknownst to them, time slipped away unnoticed, and in the blink of an eye, the day of the bidding had arrived.

Sherri was filled with sheer delight, beaming like a child.

She twirled in front of the mirror, unable to contain her excitement. The reason for her joy was the limited-edition dress that Edward had purchased for her to wear at the bidding event. Notably, it was the same design as the one worn by Natalie, affectionately known as the sister dress. One was a delicate shade of blue, while the other boasted a soft, creamy hue.

Without a doubt, Sherri had chosen the pale blue one.

Meanwhile. Natalie had already finished her makeup and sat primly on the bed, waiting patiently for Sherri. She had been waiting for half an hour while Sherri meticulously curled her eyelashes, taking her time with every detail.

Completely unaware of the passing time, Sherri didn’t consider the minutes ticking by. For a woman, getting dressed and applying makeup was an effortless endeavor, as if time had no hold on her.

Looking beautiful was all that mattered,

Natalie felt reluctant to remund Sherri. ‘Sherri, we’re attending a bidding event, not a beauty pageant. You already look stunning. Even the celebrities walking the red carpet can’t compare to you.”

Sherri had an air of confidence, proudly stating, “Absolutely! You have great taste. But I can’t afford to embarrass Edward. What if I run into my future sister-in-law? I can’t risk looking anything less than perfect”

Deep down, Sherri always had a nagging feeling that Edward had a girlfriend overseas!

Feeling tired, Natalie propped her chin up and said. “You keep going. I’ll grab a drink to wake myself up. I haven’t had a single sip of water since I woke up this morning.”

“Hey, Natalie, does my makeup look good? Are my lashes curled enough?”

Natalie glanced up and commented, “Looks good. No need to curl them anymore. They’re reaching for the sky”

Sherri was in high spirits and didn’t pay much attention to Natalie’s hidden implications.

Edward had been waiting downstairs for an hour without making a single phone call. He sat in the passenger seat, patiently

waiting

Meanwhile, Kyle, showing no sense of urgency, reclined in his seat with his eyes half-closed, nearly drifting off to sleep. Once Sherri and Natalie finished their preparations, they spotted Edward’s Maybach downstairs. Opening the car doors, they carefully adjusted their dresses before stepping inside.

Edward, you’re here so early”

“Yeah”

With everyone seated, Kyle started the car engine and headed toward the Grand Manor Hotel

The bidding event was being held in the penthouse conference room of the Grand Manor Hotel.

Natalie, who had a late shaft that evening, was anxious about possibly being late. “Edward, what time does the bidding event wrap up?”

Edward turned his head slightly and spoke in a reassuring tone, “Worried about being late for work?”

Natalie answered honestly. “Yes.”

“Don’t worry. It will be over before dinner. The results will be announced, and after that. I’ll drop you off at the hospital

“Oh, alright.”

activity as one luxury car after another pulled into the parking lot. The available spaces quickly filled up, indicating a significant turnout for

the scene. Natalie couldn’t help but

was quite the spectacle!

are you sure this bidding event is supposed

“Oh, it doesn’t matter. As long as I’m here with Edward, the event’s size doesn’t matter. Besides, we’re both

She did have reservations, mainly when it came to

had already arrived, returning now wasn’t

and leaned in to reassure her, “Don’t worry. Sit beside me in a little while.

Natalie nodded.

with a sea of people, a dense crowd that stretched

the sheer number of attendees. Were they all here for the bidding? Was this event intended to be small-scale, or had it unexpectedly become something more significant?

in Sherri’s mind. How had so many people

qualifications not

Edward and whispered. “There’s a significant number of attendees from outside Athana

such events. “It’s to be expected. Everyone wants a slice of the

four of them settled into their seats in the

Soon enough,

doors. Leading the way was a distinguished man dressed in a sleek black suit. He casually strolled toward the front row, his hands nonchalantly tucked into

laid-back demeanor, was followed closely behind and appeared surprisingly composed and focused. Like Frank,

had intertwined their paths

immediately drawn to the woman seated next to Sherri in the elegant

black hair cascaded

countenance calm and unruffled, as if they were

couldn’t help but feel a momentary surprise. “Aren’t there other seat?”

composed demeanor, her apprehension faded.

too, couldn’t help but be intrigued by the situation. With several empty seats remaining, she wondered why he had deliberately chosen to

betrayed no intention of initiating a conversation or showing

Hackett sat on the row’s outer edge.

contain his curiosity, Hackett leaned in

him. ‘Former sister-in-law.”

went through with the divorce?”

status at such a formal gathering. He brushed

Throughout the event, he didn’t exchange words or betray emotions. Even when Sherri and Natalie exchanged brief remarks, he

helped ease the initial awkwardness that Natalie felt.

Mia was the host for today’s bidding

subtly flickered, and his brows furrowed

Sherri had just finished their conversation when they looked up and saw a woman in a stylish short skirt, confidently holding a microphone, taking charge of the

did such a prestigious bidding event

reminded his sister,

quick message to Natalie, “I can guarantee you that this woman must have used some unethical

buzzed in her hand, indicating an unread message. Initially, she hesitated to open

and swiped open the phone. In that flecting moment, the man

at her screen before quickly shifting his gaze forward,

know, huh? You have too much free time on

going to seek

revenge. Why should I let someone’s betrayal go unanswered’ I’ve already gone through a divorce, so I have nothing

unease, Frank leaned in and asked. “Feeling uncertain, Trevon? Can’t handle the

situation?”