Chapter 71 A Chance Encounter

The man next to her intentionally held up his paddle in front of Melanie's face but kept his face away, and Melanie knew her guess was likely accurate.

Fortunately, she was prepared.

In this way, as others began bidding, each time Melanie raised her paddle, the man next to her followed suit. She discreetly held her breath, noticing the man paying even more attention to her reactions.

Seizing the opportunity, she pretended to feel a bit dizzy, rubbing her temples as she got up and headed toward the exit.

The man beside her had not expected her sudden departure. Hesitating for a moment, he followed her out. Melanie walked briskly in front, feigning a stagger.

Reaching the last row of seats, suddenly, an arm extended from her left, blocking her way. She lost her balance and fell into the arms of the person in front of her.

She raised her almond-shaped eyes, looking at the man's face in the dim light. "Jeffrey..."

How did she encounter Jeffrey everywhere?

In such a small-scale auct