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Auction Night

Author: Mystarionn
last update Last Updated: 2023-04-18 20:30:37

"The Auction is tonight." Casa walked towards Lei's bed and sat. Lei stared out the window, looking at the busy streets from outside. It was already 4 in the afternoon, and the sun had just set.

Cataleia had not had her dinner yet, nor she intended to. Her appetite was not the best when she woke up that morning. Casa became worried about her friend.

"Look, Lei, you have to get ready. The Auctioneer is going to get pissed if he sees you not well dressed. You are his biggest asset as of yet. You need to look good."

But Lei was not in the best mood to answer.

"Lei..?" Casa nudged her arm for a little bit, then the girl finally spun her head at her.

"Casa... what if the Prince buys me instead of Ajax?"

"What are you talking about?"

"What if he gets ahold of me instead?"

"You're not seriously thinking about pulling back, are you?" Casa holds her hand. "Lei, you have to make up your mind. Going back to Askavan, he'll surely gang up on you and kill you. He has more power there."

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