Since Richard had to stay up late to make the gown, he quickly got his fabric and entered his studio. He completely ignored Matthew and Lucy, who were still in his home.Seeing how seriously Richard took the dress, Matthew did not argue with him. Instead, he took his wife to the next location.“Now that the dress is ready, your skin needs to be taken care of too.”Lucy had been working overtime and staying up late so much that her skin had gotten a lot worse. Although she did skincare at home, Matthew thought he should take her to do a facial before tomorrow’s big event.…On the way to the beauty salon, Lucy looked at Matthew with mixed feelings. Was this not the kind of thing she was supposed to do with her best friend?Why did Matthew seem so familiar with these things?After they arrived at the beauty salon, Lucy was greeted by groups of people on both sides the moment she stepped out of the car.The beauticians, manager, and staff of the salon were lined up at the entrance
Matthew walked up to Lucy and hugged her, breathing in the scent of her. He whispered in her ear, “You smell so good, and your skin feels so soft. I just want to hold you like this and take you home.”Lucy’s ears turned red. She felt powerless in Matthew’s embrace. That jerk did not even care about the fact that they were in public!All the staff there averted their gaze. Some were even staring at the floor, counting how many tiles there were. No one dared to look at Matthew and Lucy.After Matthew reluctantly let go of Lucy, he took her delicate hand and said, “Wifey, let’s go. We haven’t picked out jewelry yet.”Lucy silently massaged her temples, feeling exhausted at this point.“Matt, why do we have to pick out jewelry? Isn’t jewelry and accessories the fashion designer’s job? Why do we have to pick them out ourselves?”Matthew shrugged. “I just want you to wear what you like.”Only afterward did he realize something. “Wifey, are you tired?”Lucy wearily nodded. Yes, she wa
The next day, the auction commenced as scheduled. A spectrum of wealthy elites descended from their luxury cars, treading on the soft red carpet into the venue. Meanwhile, the reporters incessantly snapped photos.It was a rare spectacle, with so many affluent individuals worthy of being featured in business magazines gathered under one roof. It would be a shame not to take a few extra shots.Suddenly, a commotion erupted among the reporters from afar.“Look there! Isn’t that Ms. Collin’s car?”That comment instantly caught the reporters' attention like moths to a flame as they quickly redirected their cameras.A luxurious car approached from afar, and a woman stepped out. She was dressed in a fiery red gown.Whitney Collins of the Collins family looked exceptionally stunning today. Her red gown complemented her fair skin, her jet-black hair cascaded in loose curls around her waist, and her irresistible red lips added to her mesmerizing charm.She was truly enchanting.“I heard
The reporters held their breath, wondering who it could be. They watched as a woman as graceful as a swan slowly descended from the car with Matthew’s assistance.Lucy made an appearance in her lily-inspired dress. It was adorned with pearls and embroidered with intricate patterns. When the media caught sight of her, their professional instincts kicked in, and shutters clicked almost in unison. At that moment, the intricate details on Lucy’s dress shimmered brilliantly, making her look all the more charming.The cameras captured the fairy-tale image, featuring a tall, handsome man whose usual cold demeanor melted into warmth and affection as he gazed at Lucy.The woman looked like a fairy emerging from a bouquet of flowers, elegant and otherworldly. The sight of the perfect couple left the reporters stunned, rendering them speechless. Only the continuous clicking of camera shutters filled the silence.After Lucy stepped out of the car, she was momentarily blinded by the flashing
Whitney Collins was biting her nails angrily, completely disregarding her usual ladylike demeanor.Who was that woman, and why was she appearing next to Matthew when Whitney was the only one who was allowed to be by his side?Not to mention, the person responsible for arranging the seating this time must have been a fool. Why would they place her seat so far away from Matthew's when they grew up together? They should have seated her closer to him. What would others think if they saw her sitting this far away from him?She would have to talk to Madam Leon when she got back. The person responsible for the seating today was done for!With those thoughts in mind, Whitney stood up from her seat with the intention of walking over to Matthew.She did not care what anyone said. Matthew belonged to her, so she should be the one sitting beside him.However, the auction suddenly began, so Whitney had no choice but to sit back down. She would draw too much attention if she left her seat wh
Was Matthew planning to bid on that? By the time she realized it, Matthew had already called out a bid.“30 million.”Everyone was silent. That piece of jewelry had just been valued at about 22 million, but Leon Corporation’s CEO had bid a higher price than it was valued at.This was only the first item.Everyone stopped bidding because the bidder was Matthew. If he wanted something, he would make sure he got it.It was because of his power that even if he bid a very low price, no one in the audience would dare to bid against him. Moreover, this was just a piece of jewelry and not some huge item. He was probably just trying to cheer his wife up.The Mermaid Tears was beautiful, but it was best not to step on Matthew’s toes“Are there any higher bidders?”The auctioneer called out on stage, but no one responded.“30 million going once.”Still, no one responded. “30 million going twice.”“32 million!”A gentle voice called out from below the stage. Everyone turned to look in
Lucy tugged at Matthew’s sleeve as she watched Matthew frown. He wanted to continue bidding. She stopped him from raising his bidding paddle.“Wait, Matthew. I don’t particularly like this piece of jewelry that much. If that lady wants it, let her have it. Stop bidding for it.”Matthew looked blankly at his wife. Was she someone who changed her mind very quickly?She liked it a lot before. “Are you sure you don’t want it?”Matthew frowned and asked with slight doubt, “I’ll get it for you if you want it. It’s just a jewel.”Lucy sighed. That was not what she meant. “Does your money grow on trees, Matthew?”“That jewel is worth far less than 50 million, and you’re actually planning on bidding higher for it.”The look in Matthew’s eyes softened. Lucy was worried for him.He smiled softly and said to Lucy, “It’s fine. Someone has estimated for me before that I make a profit of about 12 billion every hour.”This was just a jewel. If his wife liked it, he would buy it for him no mat
The auction continued, and Lucy felt a little drowsy as she looked at the other items.They were all items that looked grand but were practically useless. Some of them could be substituted by other items while others were of no use at all.She could not understand why so many people wanted to bid on them.Matthew was feeling a little bored as well. He yawned. Some of the items the auctioneer claimed were rare pieces were items that he could easily get if he wanted to. He had grown up in such an environment, and it made him sleepy to listen to the introductions.Lucy was about to fall asleep when the auctioneer suddenly slammed his gavel.Matthew and Lucy jumped. Their minds instantly cleared, and they looked up at the auctioneer at the same time. An antique calligraphy piece that was worth 57 million had just been sold.Lucy yawned and closed her eyes again. This time, she was not lucky enough to fall asleep. There was constant chattering in her ears, and it was difficult to go t