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.”

Hotel was bustling with activity as one luxury car after another pulled into the parking lot. The

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

quite the

visibly excited. “Sherri, are you sure this

discrepancy, swiftly changed the subject. “Oh, it doesn’t matter. As long as I’m here with Edward, the event’s size doesn’t matter. Besides, we’re both single, so let’s

words. She did have reservations, mainly when it came

arrived, returning now

Natalie’s discomfort and leaned in to reassure her, “Don’t worry. Sit beside me in a little while. Once the

Natalie nodded.

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

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

in Sherri’s mind. How had so many

not

a significant number of attendees from outside Athana today, which explains

understanding the competitive nature of such events. “It’s to be expected.

four of them settled into their seats in

Soon enough,

Leading the way was a distinguished man dressed in a sleek

appeared surprisingly composed and focused. Like Frank, his hands were in his pockets, his face betraying no emotion.

their paths

gaze immediately drawn to the woman seated next to

lustrous black hair cascaded

calm and unruffled, as

help but feel a momentary

his composed demeanor, her apprehension

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

initiating a conversation or showing any particular

Hackett sat on the row’s outer edge.

curiosity, Hackett leaned in and

him. ‘Former sister-in-law.”

went

at such a formal gathering. He brushed off the question, unwilling to engage further.

calm as he sat beside her. Throughout the event, he didn’t exchange words or betray emotions. Even when Sherri

initial

was the host for today’s

eyes subtly flickered, and his brows furrowed

looked up and saw a woman in a stylish short skirt, confidently holding a microphone, taking charge of

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

reminded

resist sending a quick message to Natalie, “I can guarantee you that this woman must have used some unethical means to get on that

message. Initially, she hesitated to open it, but a gentle nudge from Sherri urged

phone. In that flecting moment, the man sitting next

glanced at her screen before quickly shifting his gaze

you know, huh? You have too much free time on your

you going to seek revenge?”

Why should I let someone’s betrayal go unanswered’ I’ve already gone through a divorce, so I have

in and asked. “Feeling uncertain,

situation?”

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