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.”

after another pulled into the parking lot. The available spaces quickly filled

capture the scene. Natalie couldn’t help but feel a twinge of skepticism.

quite

visibly excited. “Sherri, are you sure this bidding event is supposed to

sensing the discrepancy, swiftly changed the subject. “Oh, it doesn’t matter. As long as I’m here with Edward, the event’s size

loss for words. She did have reservations, mainly when it came

already arrived, returning now wasn’t

leaned in to reassure her, “Don’t worry. Sit beside me in a little while. Once the official list is announced,

Natalie nodded.

hall, their eyes were met with a sea of people, a dense crowd that stretched as far as the eye

here for the bidding? Was this event intended to be small-scale, or had

in Sherri’s mind. How had so many people managed

qualifications not thoroughly vetted?

significant number of attendees

“It’s to be expected. Everyone

their seats in the front

Soon enough,

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

was followed closely behind and appeared surprisingly composed and focused. Like Frank, his

had intertwined their

his gaze immediately drawn to the woman seated next to Sherri in the elegant creamy hue

black hair cascaded

sat beside her, his countenance calm

momentary surprise.

she observed his composed

the situation. With several empty seats remaining, she wondered why he had deliberately chosen to sit next

his expression betrayed no intention of initiating a conversation or showing any particular interest

Hackett sat on

curiosity, Hackett leaned in and murmured, “What brings the sister-in-law

corrected him. ‘Former sister-in-law.”

they went through with

discuss Trevon’s marital status at such a formal gathering. He brushed off the question, unwilling to engage further.

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

the initial awkwardness that Natalie

was the

flickered, and

finished their conversation when they looked up and saw a woman in a stylish short

hide her discontent. She exclaimed, “Oh my goodness, how did such a prestigious bidding event end up with someone like her as the host? It’s lowering the standard,

discreetly blunt, Edward reminded

“I can guarantee you

buzzed in her hand, indicating an unread message. Initially, she hesitated to open it, but a gentle nudge from Sherri urged her to take a look.

open the phone. In that flecting moment, the man sitting next to her

quickly shifting

words, “So now you know, huh? You have too

replied, “Are you going to seek

laced with determination. “Of course, I’m going to seek revenge. Why should I let someone’s betrayal go unanswered’

furrowed his brow. Sensing his unease, Frank leaned in and asked. “Feeling uncertain, Trevon? Can’t handle

situation?”