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Author: ZOA
last update Last Updated: 2025-01-23 20:51:54

Darren made his way into the Auction house and Emery followed closely behind him. Security men stood at the entrance, using their machinery to do a proper search.

Emery couldn't help but wonder why the place was heavily guarded. After the search, Darren and Emery gained access into the gigantic hall.

Emery had no idea of what the guards had given to Darren, but she wouldn't let her curiosity get the best of her. Darren could have a change of mind if she pestered him with ceaseless questions; so it was best to keep her lips sealed.

Emery's eyes widened in shock as they walked into the main hall of the event, there were about a hundred seats in the venue and it seemed they were all occupied.

Emery couldn't help but wonder where they would sit— It seems there were no empty seats. She wondered where Darren was headed, he kept moving forward heading towards a particular direction. They had come late, weren't they supposed to sit at the back? She wondered.

Left with no choice, she foll
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