Turning Of The Tide

Chapter 78

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.”

the Grand Manor Hotel was bustling with activity as one luxury car after another pulled into the parking

entrance, their cameras poised to capture the scene. Natalie couldn’t help but feel a

was quite

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

subject. “Oh, it doesn’t matter. As long as I’m here

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

had already arrived, returning now

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

Natalie nodded.

their eyes were met with a sea of people, a dense

attendees. Were they all here for the bidding? Was this event

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

not thoroughly vetted?

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

such events. “It’s to be expected. Everyone wants

four of them settled into their seats in the front

Soon enough,

in a sleek black suit. He casually strolled toward the front row, his hands

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

their paths once

woman seated next to Sherri

black hair cascaded down her back.

countenance calm and unruffled, as if they were mere strangers.

a momentary surprise. “Aren’t there other

as she observed his composed demeanor,

help but be intrigued by the situation. With several empty seats remaining, she wondered why he had deliberately chosen

his expression betrayed no intention of initiating a

while Hackett sat on the row’s outer

in

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

they went through with

marital status at such a formal gathering. He brushed off the question, unwilling

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

helped ease the initial awkwardness that

the host for today’s bidding

flickered, and his brows

they looked up and saw a woman in a stylish short skirt, confidently holding

my goodness, how did such a prestigious bidding event end up with someone like her as the host? It’s lowering the standard, isn’t it?”

blunt, Edward reminded his sister, “Keep

her fingers couldn’t resist sending a quick message to Natalie, “I can guarantee you that this woman must have

indicating an unread message. Initially, she hesitated to open it, but a gentle

she extended her finger and swiped open the phone. In that

screen before quickly shifting his gaze forward, unnoticed by

a few words, “So now you know, huh? You have too much free

you going to

I let someone’s

Sensing his unease, Frank leaned in

situation?”

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