Chapter 57
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The entire hall was silent. Many of the attendees were still in shock as they looked at Dustin.
Who exactly was Dustin?
Clara’s expression shifted from rage to uncertainty.
Then, she smiled. She said to the crowd warmly, “Everyone, the charity auction is about to begin! Please take your seats.”
The art exhibition had a very important auction session. It was the charity auction that Clara had mentioned.
Clara organized the event and called for other famous artists to contribute their works to the event. This attracted a lot of attention from the media.
Everyone praised Clara online for being beautiful inside and out. It had added to her acclaim.
However, Dustin knew very well just how kind Clara really was.
She did not actually care about people who were in difficult situations. All she cared about was her reputation.
“A month ago, there was an earthquake in East Lovellia. Countless people were displaced. I feel like crying every time I read the news about it…” Clara said mournfully as she stood on the stage in the hall.
“I’m just one person, but I would like to do what I can to help! That’s why I organized this art exhibition. I traveled all over and managed to get thirteen artists to contribute their works. I pledge to donate forty percent of the proceeds from this charity auction to East Lovellia!
“I have also contributed five of my works. If anyone is interested in them and wins them in the auction, all the proceeds from those pieces will go to the reconstruction efforts in East Lovellia!”
Clara’s announcement won her thunderous applause.
Everyone praised her kindness and selfless nature.
Dustin could not help but scoff when he heard that.
Clara and kind? That was a good joke!
“I hereby announce the opening of the charity auction!” Clara said loudly.
Subsequently, the works of famous artists were presented onstage. They were all sold at decent prices.
There were a number of rich and famous people in attendance, and they were all happy to bid for the pieces. After all, they would not only be winning famed artworks but also doing some good. Who would not make that choice?
Dustin silently watched the charity auction proceed. He did not make any move.
Meanwhile, Michael spent the entire time glaring daggers at him.
He resented Dustin and swore to take his revenge. Yet, Dustin did not even glance at him, which angered him even further.
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Chapter 57
“The next item on the block is a landscape I painted. The opening bid is 10,000 dollars. I hope you will all bid for this piece,” Clara said with a smile.
After she said that, a flood of bids started coming in from below the stage.
There were too many people who were ready to support Clara.
Soon, the bidding price had skyrocketed to over a million dollars.
Among the most earnest bidders were Michael and his friends.
“Eight million!” Michael shouted.
“Ten million!”
“Eleven million!”
In the past, it might have been impossible for such a young artist’s works to be priced at more than ten million dollars. Clara’s works were not that valuable. In reality, her reputation was worth more than her art skills.
In the end, Michael bought Clara’s work for a price of twenty million dollars.
“The next item is a calligraphy I created. It was done under the guidance of majestic grade master calligrapher, Mr. Iverson. I hope you will show some support for this piece.”
Clara had someone bring the calligraphy on stage.
“Bidding starts at 10,000 dollars!”
Like before, many people started to bid.
Clara smiled as she glanced at Dustin below the stage
“Mr. Fox, you’re attending this event with VIP diamond tickets. Aren’t you going to show some support to aid the people of East Lovellia?” she asked into the mike.
In an instant, everyone looked at Dustin.
Clara had set him up.
Yet, Dustin looked unfazed.
