*Arianna's POV*My eyes scanned the crowed and I saw my family among them, but from the look on their faces, I realized that indeed they were in on this too.I shut my eyes tightly as hot tears rolled down my cheeks, the pain this time was even greater than the pain I had felt when Carter rejected me and right now, the least I can do is not to care anymore and just accept my fate, everyone has abandoned me, even the goddess herself has turned her back on me.The light was focused on me, making me the center of attraction.Carter who acted as the auctioneer himself then called out the starting price for me, "We have a beautiful young lady here, starting bid at $20,000."The men in the crowd began placing their bids, "I bid $30, 000!""I offer $50, 000!" another man shouted.The price continued to rise as more men joined in the bidding, and my heart sank with each new offer. I couldn't believe that I was being sold like an object with meaningless value and I have no idea what my fate wo
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