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.”

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

to capture the scene. Natalie couldn’t help

was quite the spectacle!

visibly excited. “Sherri, are you

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

words. She did have reservations, mainly when it came to large-scale gatherings with

had already arrived, returning

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

Natalie nodded.

into the conference hall, their eyes were met with a sea of

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

so many people managed

qualifications not

closer to Edward and whispered. “There’s a significant number of attendees from outside Athana today, which explains

events. “It’s to be

into their seats in the front

Soon enough,

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, his hands were in his pockets, his face betraying no

had intertwined their paths once

woman seated next to Sherri in the elegant creamy

lustrous black hair cascaded down

beside her, his countenance calm and unruffled, as if they were

feel a momentary surprise. “Aren’t there

she observed his composed demeanor, her apprehension faded.

seats remaining,

intention of initiating a conversation or showing any particular interest in

while Hackett sat on the row’s

in and murmured, “What brings the

him. ‘Former sister-in-law.”

they went through with the divorce?”

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 maintained

helped ease the initial awkwardness that Natalie felt.

surprise, Mia was the

subtly flickered, and his

their conversation when they looked up and saw a woman in a stylish short skirt, confidently holding a microphone,

prestigious bidding

Edward reminded his sister, “Keep it

silent, but her fingers couldn’t resist sending a quick message to Natalie, “I can guarantee you that this woman must have used some unethical means to

open it,

her finger and swiped open the phone. In that

at her screen before quickly shifting

you know, huh? You have too much free

going to seek revenge?”

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

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

situation?”

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