Chapter 121

Trevon watched the standoff between the two with a quiet intensity.

Since it was Madeline's first time at an event like that, he thought she would be a fish out of water. However, she was cool as a cucumber.

He mulled over how she had held her own at the company and realized that Madeline was more than just a whiz in the kitchen. She had a knack for just about everything.

Lydia, though, was a different story. She could not keep her composure. Her face was pale, and her body wobbled like she was about to fall over.

He just could not stand by and watch.

Trevon sauntered up and handed Lydia a glass of champagne. "Fancy this painting? Want me to snag it for you later?"

Lydia glanced at the champagne and chuckled quietly. "A gem like this? Who wouldn't be charmed? However, let someone else who really needs it have it."

Trevon raised an eyebrow. "So, what's caught your eye? Go for it during the auction."

Madeline smiled and kept mum. With Trevon stepping in, the conversation around t