In the General Manager’s office of the Jk Hotel.Leah had just finished screening some documents. She was now enjoying her favorite computer game. The scene was brutal, filled with screams, and she was blowing up fish as a butcher.Just as she knocked down a survivor,Josh approached. He happened to witness the gruesome scene. He quickly turned his head and closed his eyes in fright.“If you have something to report, speak up. Otherwise, leave.” Leah’s fingers remained on the keyboard and mouse as she clicked away, leaving no room for idle time.“Miss King, I have two interesting news to report.” As he spoke,Josh covered the screen with one hand and quickly placed the documents in front of her with the other hand. Then, he retreated to a safe distance.“My God! Are you kidding me? Your nerves are so weak. How are you going to protect your girlfriend in the future? Next time, I’ll bring you to a haunted house so you can get used to stuff like this.Do you even watch horror movies?”Josh
Tristan stifled a laughter.He found Brad’s words so funny.Eugene stared at Brad.”Getting back together with Leah is not an option to me.”Bradley sighed.Why will Eugene realize his true feelings?Brad decided to change the topic.“Is there any particular item you want from today’s auction?”“Yeah.An antique Rosewood chair.I need to get it as a gift for my Grandfather.He’ll be delighted.”“Alright then.Since it’s for your grandfather.I’ll help you get it.If anyone tries to compete with you for it,I’ll get them to back down.”“No,the purpose of the event is for a good cause so I don’t want to take anything by force.But I’m getting the chair because I’m sure no one can bet as high as me.”Bradley and Eugene walked into the main hall.They headed straight to the first row reserved at the front.It was for VIPs.Only the most wealthy families or the most powerful individuals could sit there.Brad and Eugene caught the attention of people when they walked in.They were both dashing,tall a
And worst,so many women started admiring Leah.Women who were seated beside Jessica.“Oh my goodness, who is this lady? She exudes such grace!”“She’s so young. Otherwise, I would’ve mistaken her for some successful businesswoman. Her presence outshines even the wealthy men here!”“Do you see that brooch on her chest? That’s Stevo’s legendary masterpiece,Ruby? Someone offered a billion for it three years ago, but Stevo sneered at the offer!”Anyone familiar with the jewelry industry was well aware of Stevo. Everyone knew the sensation”Ruby”created when it was exhibited three years ago!Jessica was too preoccupied with anger and hadn’t paid attention to Leah’s attire. But now, as she took a closer look, she felt jealous.“Leah has really been leeching off from Mr. King.”Maria was overwhelmed by envy and admiration. Suddenly, she scolded her daughter, “I’ve raised you like a precious jewel. Yet, you’re not as good as some country girl! If your aunt hadn’t guided you back then and allow
The lady was mysterious and the audience were stunned by her action.“Mom,did she just say that?”Celia couldn’t believe her ears.”That country girl had just bid 60 million?How could she bid such a high price?Does she have that kind of money?”Sarah didn’t know what to say but all she knew was that she hated Leah so much.Suddenly,her eyes caught someone seated on the second row,it was Jerome’s third wife,Susan.Sarah scoffed.Could Leah really stand the heat of being married into the King family?The man had like four wives,she was sure that none of them would treat her right.“80 million.”Eugene raised the paddle calmly and then light shone on him.He had raised the price to a new height and more people back off.“80 million,going once…going twice…”“100 million.”Leah was unfazed.The crowd was once again shocked.This was a tough battle.Brad looked at Eugene then at Leah.It was like a battle for the ex-couple!100 million was the limit.Bidding further would only be a battle of ego
Brad noticed that Eugene looked angrier than usual.He couldn’t understand why so he asked.“Are you okay,bro?”He was far from okay.He had did so much,spent so much to make this necklace.He couldn’t let it be auctioned out like this!“JK Group explained that this necklace,’key to my heart’ was a token of love made by a man to his love.As we all love,true love can not be priced so for that reason,we would not be putting a starting price to this.Anyone can call out any price and as usual,the person with the highest price goes home with the necklace.”Jessica laid motionless on the chair,her vision blurring with anger.Most of the people in the hall got interested in the necklace.The hall was even more livelier than when the Antique chair was in display.”“20 million!”Someone called out.“50 million!”Another person shouted.“80 million!”Eugene knew that if he joined in the bid,he would eventually win but the fact that the necklace he had worked so hard on was on display right now fel
This wasn’t the first time Jessica was inflicting pain on herself.As a manipulative person that she was,she always does this to get people’s attention.She knew exactly where to cut in her wrist so she was careful enough not to hit any major artery.But she made sure that the cut was deep.Even if Jessica wasn’t pleased with her action.No one likes to be in pains but since she was playing the victim,she had to play it on to the fullest.She cried out and screamed as she headed out of the restroom.Leah was surprised by Jessica’s action.But when she stared at her ruined necklace on the sink,she momentarily forget about Jessica.She walked up to the sink and picked up the necklace and pendant,tears filled her eyes as she stared at them.Sighing deeply,she walked out of the restroom.A door in one of the toilet compartment opened and someone walked out.**********Jessica held her bloodied wrist and ran down the hallway,crying hysterically.The auction had ended and the guests were alread
Brad slapped his forehead. He was exasperated that Eugene had such a poor choice of words despite being the president of a company.At the sight of Leah’s bloodshot eyes, Eugene felt a sharp pain in his heart. He had been too harsh with his words.He was an unfair person. However, the auction of the necklace humiliated him. Hence, he harbored ill feelings toward her, which caused him to put on a cold, mean demeanor.Taking a deep breath,Leah grinned and answered, “I did it. So what? What are you going to do about it?”Jessica moved away from Eugene and let out.“See,I wasn’t lying.”Leah raised her head high and walked up to Jessica. Without a word, she slapped Jessica Her slap was full of resentment.It stunned everyone. They paled at the sight.She had moved so fast that Eugene didn’t have time to react. All he registered was the wind from the impact of her slap.“How dare you hit me!” It hurt so much that Jessica was seeing stars. Her ears were ringing.“You said I hurt you so now
“Wait.”For some reason, the conversation irritated Eugene. Sternly, he asked, “Leah, don’t you owe Jessica an apology?”Brad sighed helplessly, resisting the urge to stuff his socks into Eugene’s mouth.A dull pain throbbed in Leah’s heart. She turned around to cast him a blank stare.Her disappointed gaze pierced Eugene’s soul.“She didn’t do it! Leah didn’t do it!”Just at that moment, a sweet, gentle voice cut through the air. It arrived unannounced, like lightning on a clear day, foiling the plot that had been carefully planted.When Leah turned her gaze toward the source of the voice, there was a glimmer in her eyes.“Tessa!”A girl clad in a simple white dress was hurrying toward them. She was sporting a ridiculous crown of dense curls, which was Celia’s doing.Tessa had always been Celia’s imaginary enemy in their family. Celia envied her little sister’s beauty. She always looked for new ways to bully her.Whenever they appeared in public, she would try to make her sister look