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Hayden put the list on the desk, loosened a button on his collar for comfort, and said with a note of resignation, "Fine, I won't stop you, but are you sure your visit won't be a disturbance?""What disturbance?" Benedict challenged irritably. "My granddaughter-in-law is filming. I'm just visiting the set. What could possibly go wrong?""Of course, what could go wrong? It's just that when you show up, she won't be able to concentrate on her acting. Her distraction will affect her performance, and she'll likely be berated by the director in front of the entire crew, that's all."Benedict was left speechless. There was no denying that those words were piercing. "Well, can't I wait until she's done shooting to see her?""Hmm, so after a full day of shooting, she'll still need to entertain you, huh?"Benedict was even more silenced."It's no problem. If you wish to go, I'll have Dexter book your flight now. How long do you plan on staying?" Before Benedict could answer, Hayden had al
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Though the thought of his beloved sister Wyneth marrying again stung, Dean could not deny the reality.'Daughters do get married off eventually,' he reasoned in his mind. 'I can't prevent it forever.'So, he resolved to play a different role."I'll introduce you to a few outstanding men today, Wyneth. When you find happiness, that Hamilton will rue the day he let you go."Wyneth was rendered speechless. 'So that's his game,' she thought. 'That's why he brought me to this charity event out of the blue.'"The auction won't start for a while," Dean began, "Come, let me introduce you to some people."As a respected figure in high society, having Dean as an escort made Wyneth the envy of many. His charisma, coupled with his good looks, was enough to make anyone green-eyed."Meet Harrison Flynn of Encompass Industries." Dean started. "And this is Evan Reed, a jeweler. Over there is..."Dean enthusiastically introduced Wyneth to a line of eligible bachelors, all young, single, and ric
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Suddenly, as if responding to some unseen signal, Hayden paused mid-stride, his icy gaze locking onto Wyneth's location. Wyneth's complexion shifted subtly, and instinctively she swiveled on her heel to walk away."What's up, Mr. Hamilton?" Dexter, standing beside Hayden, asked curiously upon seeing him halt.The delicate, pink silhouette that had caught Hayden's attention disappeared swiftly from his view, causing a flicker in his icy gaze.'Could I have been mistaken? Shouldn't she be in Frecford shooting a film now? And in my memory, I don't recall ever seeing her in pink.'With this thought, Hayden retracted his gaze."Nothing," he answered flatly.Dexter peeked in the direction Hayden had been looking, but aside from a sea of unfamiliar faces, nothing was particularly notable."Let's go," Hayden said.Finding a secluded corner, Wyneth took a seat. Thanks to its out-of-the-way location, few people had touched the food here. Spotting a modest fruit plate among the spread con
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Suddenly, Evan's enthusiasm for Wyneth waned noticeably. His conversation with her tapered off, and soon he found an excuse to leave.Wyneth did not bat an eye, let alone glance his way. She had seen his type too often growing up. Shortly after, a few more men tried to make small talk with her. After receiving similar responses, they also found reasons to depart. Afterward, they gathered for a discussion."Pretty as she is, a woman without a substantial family wealth is just a fancy decoration.""Yeah, she might be fun to date, but never to marry.""If she doesn't have money, her being here today implies she's looking for someone who does. Women these days, huh..."Their insinuations were clear, even though they did not finish their sentences.They watched the beautiful woman sitting quietly in a corner, eating her fruit. The light falling on her cast a flattering glow, transforming her unusual-colored dress into something extraordinary.One man couldn't resist licking his lips.
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Hayden had been assigned seat No. 5 The organizers, seemingly aware of his usual habit of attending social events without a female companion, had accommodated him with a two-seat arrangement, one for him and another for his assistant.Upon entering the VIP area, Dexter took the lead, scanning the area to locate their assigned seats. When he finally found seat No. 5, his eyes unexpectedly fell on a familiar figure seated at seat No. 6. Only a side profile was visible since she was already seated, but Dexter recognized her instantly—Wyneth, his boss's wife.'Oh, right. She's Ms. Walford now,' Dexter mused to himself. 'What are the odds that she would be seated right next to Mr. Hamilton?'Dexter abruptly turned to Hayden, catching him off guard. "Mr. Hamilton," Dexter asked, "what would you do if Ms. Walford also attended the auction today?"Hayden squinted at him. "Are you sure you want to stand here and pose hypothetical questions to me?"Without waiting for an answer, he strode p
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The auctioneer took to the stage promptly, laying out the agenda for the evening. As the introductions concluded, the first item for bidding was swiftly brought forth.A painting of notable renown, recovered from a heap of ruins and thus suffering from faded details. Expert authentication confirmed its authenticity, setting the starting bid at $10,000. For the patrons gathered, such a price was nothing but a drop in the ocean. Even if the painting held little to no value as a collectible, the charitable nature of the auction would ensure bids, if only to maintain appearances. As expected, the bidding escalated quickly, leaping from the relatively humble $10,000 to an astonishing $200,000.Sipping lightly from her glass of fruit wine due to her low tolerance, Wyneth at first found the taste a tad disagreeable. Yet as she continued to sip, she discovered a unique flavor that became somewhat enjoyable."Wyn," Dean said, leaning in closer. "If you see anything you fancy, I'll bid on it
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Her memory traced back to the day she first recognized the protective charm as her own. Her mother had told her it was a gift from a monk, meant to ensure her safety, so she wore it constantly. But it was gone now, irretrievable. There was no point in arguing about it with Hayden.Wyneth nonchalantly ran her fingers through her hair, about to say something, when Dean growled through gritted teeth, "You didn't give that charm to that lowlife, did you?"A surge of tension prickled Hayden's temple.'Is this man referring to me as a lowlife?'His gaze shifted toward Dean, dark and ominous.Seeing Wyneth's reluctance to speak, Dean let out a disdainful laugh. "You're something else. You gave away even your most cherished possession."The auctioneer on stage finished introducing the protective charm and started on its bidding price. "The starting price for this protective charm is $100,000. Do we have any takers?"The audience seemed indifferent, some believing that the silver charm c
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"$5 million..."Everyone present, including the auctioneer, was stunned by the figure. It was not as though they had not seen a $5 million item before, but for a piece with a preceding bid of $1 million to suddenly jump to $5 million, it was ridiculous. And it was just a silver piece, after all.Inevitably, murmurs arose. "Could the silver be of such high quality?""Even if it is, it's just so small. $5 million; that's got to be the ceiling, right?"No sooner had the comment landed, someone bid. "$10 million."The indifferent male voice sounded slowly, causing the crowd to shift their stunned gazes once again to Hayden's position. He sat there with a calm demeanor, the overhead light casting an aura that highlighted his handsome features even more vividly.The crowd could not help but start whispering among themselves."What's going on? Is this thing really worth $10 million?""Who knows? Do they have some insider information?""Unlikely, right? If this thing were truly that v
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