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The ballroom was rather silent after Jessica had spoken, with no one raising their paddle.Noel had at first been upset since Cordy’s speech left her humiliated, but seeing this made her happy. It was Cordy’s own fault for playing up her virtue—it would be far more humiliating as a woman if no one made a bid for you!Naturally, as Noel was sneering inwardly, Jessica also felt delighted.After all, she sent instructions beforehand that no one was to bid for Cordy, just to humiliate Cordy.Thus, Jessica was actually surprised that Cordy seemed to have read her mind and gave such a grandiose speech beforehand, so that Cordy wouldn’t look so bad even if no one auctioned for her in the end.In any case, Cordy would still be humiliated regardless—and even more so once word of this got out."Is no one bidding?" Jessica exclaimed in surprise, appearing caught in disbelief.On the other hand, Cordy remained composed—as she had been from the start. It was as if even the world would en
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Jessica was extending an olive branch to John, but he didn’t accept it.His indifferent gaze did not change, and his auction paddle was still in the air.Jessica scowled—she had already lowered herself this far! Was John really not going to spare her any dignity at all?!Even as she was crumbling inside, Cordy suddenly exclaimed loudly and clearly, "Two million."John's bid was left stuck in his throat, while everyone turned towards Cordy, not sure why she would bid for herself.Maybe she thought herself worth that much?! Wasn’t she giving herself too much credit?Nonetheless, Cordy continued loudly and clearly, "I'm bidding two million for my first dance." The crowd was left rowdy, stunned by her sudden charisma.She ignored their stares, however, and asked Jessica, "It's not against the rules to bid for myself, right?"Jessica came to her senses right then, since she was also stunned by Cordy's sudden self-bid. She really never played to anyone's tune, did she?Jessica c
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Cordy headed outside to the back garden for a breather.She was in a bad mood, and was reluctant to stay in the ballroom. Worst of all, her ankle hurt. She didn’t feel that much pain when she sprained it on the red carpet before, but standing for so long and walking on stage, and then getting off pushed her past her limit of tolerance.She sat on the bench in the back garden, taking off her high heels and hunching over to rub her ankle…when a towering shadow suddenly appeared before her.She blinked, but ultimately looked up to see John, looking down from above. She couldn’t quite see his face against the lights to his rear, but his dark eyes were plainly visible.Cordy turned away, and kept rubbing her ankle.As she did so, a pair of clean, long hands gently raised her foot."Let me go," she said with a flat tone, clearly hostile.John simply ignored her and started rubbing her ankle. Cordy frowned as she withstood the pain, but couldn’t stop herself from snapping, "Joh
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"She might really die if you don't let go, you know."Patrick’s voice could suddenly be heard. He sounded neutral, with a hint of glee at Cordy’s misfortunate. So he was just here to enjoy the show, was he?Nonetheless, John released Cordy just as she thought she would black out.She coughed repeatedly as soon as he let go, and started to inhale deeply.She almost died!"It's cold outside. Come on," Patrick said after watching Cordy compose herself, offering her a hand and ready to take her back inside.Just as he did, John quickly took her hand in his. Patrick was left staring at John, but he didn’t appear the slightest bit upset.Cordy, however, shook John off viciously. John's knuckles clenched, and he reached out to grab her again in the next instant.That was just how much he hated her being with another man.Heaven knew how furious he was to see Patrick sticking to Cordy the entire day, and how much restraint it took him to not lose his mind.When he hugged her
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Both men were glaring furiously at each other, neither backing down just then.At the same time, John's grip on Cordy's hand was visibly tightening.He would never hand her over to anyone else!"Are you sure you're protecting her?" he asked Patrick through his teeth just then, sounding clearly sarcastic. "If you were, she wouldn't be here.""It has nothing to do with him—I decided to come myself." Cordy defended Patrick right then.John closed his eyes. "Cordy…""We're partners, and we just have to work together to achieve our own ends—sentiment be damned. That's why I'm here tonight, to do what benefits us the most, so please let me go. I still have places to be," Cordy continued and shook her hand to free herself from John's grip.But John was not letting go, nor was he listening to anything she said. "I'm taking you to the airport right now."Turning back towards Patrick, he bellowed, "Move!"Patrick did not. He simply stood in John's way without a word.But he just might
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Alan demanded, "I've had enough of your antics for one night, John! Let go of her right now!""I'll return once I've sent her home!" John shot back."You, sending Cordy home? In front of everyone attending the Stuarts' charity ball?!" Alan barked. "Do you even understand that you're humiliating them?! If Cordy hadn't been smart enough, you would've already ruined your own reputation! I have never been this disappointed in you!""For once," John replied bluntly.Alan was left bristling by John's reply right then, and his face suddenly flushed, as if he could not breathe just then."Please calm down, sir," Lawrence said, immediately noticing Alan's condition after serving Alan for years. "The doctors already mentioned that you shouldn't get agitated because of your high blood pressure. You've already had a stroke before, and the consequences would be devastating if it recurs…"John calmed down slightly as well when he saw Alan's condition.However, he was not letting go of Cordy e
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After returning to the ballroom, Cordy and Patrick headed straight for the main entrance. Somehow, Cordy had to admit that after a couple of seemingly nonchalant rubs by John, her ankle felt much better in contrast to the pain from the sprain earlier. As such, she could walk much better now.That was when Patrick made a joke. "I didn't think you were that compliant, Ms. Sachs."Naturally, he was referring to her giving in to John's insistence. However, she was not being compliant or anything—she simply decided to leave and therefore had no reason to drag her feet.But before they could really leave, a man suddenly appeared out of nowhere, greeting Patrick respectfully. "Mr. Stuart, Mr. William Stuart would like to see you now. Could you please come with me?" Patrick narrowed his eyes at the thought of meeting the brother of his grandfather and turned toward Cordy."I can leave on my own," she said shortly. "Please arrange a chauffeur to send me to the airport."Patrick hes
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Cordy did not turn to look, since John was basically one of the hosts for tonight's charity ball—it would be unacceptable if he did not contribute."1.1 million." Someone continued the bid."1.2 million.""1.3 million.""One and a half million," John said, raising his auction paddle again.Everyone could tell right then that John was going to get that ring, one way or another. The crowd started to whisper among themselves, knowing then that they would never beat John. Since they were not winning anyway, they would make more enemies if they made more bids.Moreover, they were all shrewd people and had no reason to keep bidding at this stage."One and a half million! Calling once, twice, three times! Sold!" The auctioneer exclaimed excitedly. "Mr. Levine, please come on stage to accept delivery of your charity auction item."John walked up and took it from the auctioneer, but just as he was about to turn and leave, the auctioneer stopped him. "A moment please, Mr. Levine. I h
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