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The host in the middle said. “The first item, Spring, is a treasure handed down by the royal family of Anddasland. I urge everyone to seize this opportunity. The starting bid is 1 million dollars.”
That wasn’t a low price, but people started bidding one after another until the price reached all the way up to 2 million dollars.
The woman in front seemed to want it more and kept raising her card.
Gradually, no one dared to compete against her.
2.4 million dollars.” Samantha raised her card and gestured with a smile.
The person in front said, “2.8 million dollars.”
“3.2 million dollars,” Samantha was unfazed.
“3.6 million dollars. The other party hesitated.
2000
Samantha raised her card again. “4.8 million dollars.”
That price prompted everyone to look at her.
The woman who was competing against Samantha in the bid finally couldn’t help but look behind her with a cold expression.
Only when that person turned around did Genevieve realize the person was Quincey.
The person sitting next to her was none other than Lauraine.
Quincey was also slightly stunned when she saw Samantha.
The host announced, “4.8 million dollars going once!”
The host continued, “4.8 million dollars going twice!”
The host finally concluded, “4.8 million dollars going thrice. Sold! This pink diamond belongs to Ms. Underwood!”
The host congratulated Samantha happily. Samantha smiled. Her mood wasn’t ruined by the sight of Quincey.
Genevieve was not surprised that Quincey would give up.
The financial power of the Hoffman family was in Presley’s hands, and Quincey was only givent enough pocket money every month.
She couldn’t spend without reserve during auctions to bid on collectibles or luxury goods.
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4 million dollars was her limit.
However, that wasn’t Samantha’s limit.
Subsequently, Quincey bought a pair of earrings worth 1.8 million dollars to salvage her reputation.
Samantha then bid a pair of men’s diamond cuffs and pigeon blood ruby. She was very happy with her fruitful purchases.
After the auction ended, she went straight to sign the bill and pay the money, then asked for the items to be delivered to her house.
Wearing a smile, Quincey approached Samantha with Lauraine at her side.
After learning that Samantha was Darrell’s wife, Quincey was both envious and unwilling to accept the fact.
However, in the end, she hid her jealousy and walked over to greet Samantha with a smile.
“Mrs. Lawrence, it’s been a long time since we met each other. You should come to these occasions. more often. Look at how well you managed to be in the limelight today!” Quincey said.
Samantha smiled and said, “I’m an actress, so I’m always in the limelight. There isn’t a need for me to attend such occasions. What’s more, I have my own career, so I am too busy to come here often. I’m not as free as you, Mrs. Hoffman.”
Quincey’s expression stiffened slightly.
She thought, ‘Isn’t it obvious that she’s looking down on me for not having a career and having too much free time on hand? Perhaps she’s still harboring resentment because the previous incident. implicated her!
Quincey paused. In the past, she would’ve fallen out with Samantha and walked away.
However, things were different now. Samantha was Darrell’s wife, and her status couldn’t be compared to the other noblewomen standing behind Quincey.
Quincey pretended not to hear it and said with a smile, “I know you’ve always been excellent. I like the shows you acted in very much. Your son, Mr. Lawrence, is also obedient. I heard that he is still single?”
She grabbed Lauraine and urged the latter to come forward. “My daughter is single, too!”
Lauraine frowned in reluctance. She only cared about Louis.
Samantha glanced at them and smiled, “He is single, but we don’t care about having the convenience of marriage. He has someone he likes and will get married when the time comes.”
Quincey was disappointed. “I see!”
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After a pause, she suddenly remembered something. “By the way, I heard that you also have a daughter? How old is she? She’s not married, is she?”
Samantha’s face darkened. She looked at Quincey coldly and answered, “I heard that Mr. Hoffman has a fiancée! When will the wedding be held?”
A trace of embarrassment flashed across Quincey’s face. “That’s not the case. He’s still getting to know the girl. My son is single!”
Quincey thought, ‘Andrea is nothing compared to Darrell and Samantha’s daughter!”
Samantha smiled meaningfully and summoned Genevieve, who was eating snacks not far away. “Sweetheart, come and say hello to Mrs. Hoffman and Ms. Hoffman.”
Genevieve paused and walked over. She merely nodded courteously while maintaining a reserved demeanor. “Mrs. Hoffman, Ms. Hoffman.”
Quincey’s face darkened when she saw Genevieve. “I didn’t expect Mrs. Lawrence to be quite familiar with this person. Don’t be fooled by her innocent appearance!”
Samantha looked at Quincey with a faint smile. “Mrs. Hoffman, don’t worry too much. Genevieve is my precious sweetheart!”
As she spoke, a man in a suit walked over from not far away. Mrs. Lawrence you would come with Gen, I would have picked you up!”
Louis smiled gently and looked at Genevieve.
Genevieve smiled and nodded, considering the gesture a form of greeting.
Lauraine’s expression changed instantly.
if I had known that
However, Louis didn’t look at her. He walked up to Genevieve. “I happened to meet a friend who works in industry. May I introduce him to you?”
Genevieve arched her eyebrows and said, “Sure!”
Samantha nodded, and the duo left one after the other.
Quincey couldn’t help rolling her eyes behind them. “Louis seems to know you?”
Samantha smiled. “Of course. I consider him
my
son–in–law!”
Lauraine’s body trembled, and colors drained from her face.
Her eyes instantly turned red, and she ran out while covering her face.
Quincey watched her daughter with a frown, then turned to look at Samantha with a smile. “If something good happens, don’t forget to invite us to the wedding banquet.”
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“Of course,” Samantha said.
Then, Samantha went home with the items she bought during the auction.
However, she left Genevieve behind.
After Genevieve and Louis had exchanged pleasantries with others, they went to the swing in the garden. Genevieve sat down and exercised her ankles.
She was a little tired after stepping on high heels all day.
Louis pushed her gently from behind, and the warmth of his palm seeped into the skin on her shoulder through the cloth.
However, before she could overthink, she found herself being pushed to midair.
Louis stood at one side. His gentle and handsome features were laced with hints of tiredness.
He looked at her with a smile on his face.
Under the dim lights, Genevieve gazed at his profile in a momentary trance.
The dim surroundings blurred her vision. His eyes seemed to sparkle, and he seemed to be at ease and appeared tired as if he had suddenly relaxed from the tense and serious occasion inside.
Genevieve allowed the swing to swing a few times before slowly stopping the motion with the tip of her toes. Then, she looked up at him. “Mr. Fallon, are you unhappy?”
Louis paused for a few seconds and said, “I suddenly want to go back to Atharia.”
“You can go back, then,” she said.
“But you won’t be at Atharia,” Louis said casually.
However, his words left Genevieve slightly dazed, as if her heart was clenched by someone. An inexplicable feeling filled her chest as if watching a butterfly landing on her palm.
They looked at each other for a second. His narrow and long eyes were pensive.
Staring into his eyes caused her to feel flustered.
Genevieve couldn’t help but look away.
Louis smiled. His shirt collar was slightly opened. Looking elegant, he uttered gently, “Why don’t you go to Atharia with me?”
Genevieve frowned slightly. “Louis, we are just friends.”
Louis smiled. “Forget it. I should just stay.”
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