Alena.
In the chaos, Caspian couldn’t catch his breath. His vision jaded to black as he collapsed backward.
Chapter 23
The farce soon reached Gabriel’s ears. He eagerly dialed an intemational number, fiching to share the news with someone.
At a manor somewhere in Eryndor, a beautiful woman, bathed in the maming sunlight, smiled as she watered the roses in the garden with a hose
The sunlight retracted off the water, creating a rainbow that lifted her spirits.
Not far from her, a phone on the table rang with a cheerful chime.
She handed the hose to a maid standing nearby, then took a handkerchief from another maid to dry her hands. Only then did she walk over to pick up her phone The moment she answered, Gabriel’s excited voice came through the line. “Shannon, I have great news!”
Shannon lay lazily in the nearby rocking chair and smiley, “What’s the good news this time, Gab?”
Since being brought to Eryndor a year ago for treatment by her parents, Shannon had settled there and had no intention of returning to Astrivalle The memories of the past were too painful for her to relive.
But she did find some comfort in hearing about the misfortunes of Caspian and Elsie. It was the only source of entertainment during her healing process. She sipped her drink while listening to Gabriel’s exaggerated account on the other end of the line.
“The bastand originally resisted sleeping with Elsie, but his mother had other plans and drugged him. That bitch was protected by his mother after getting pregnant.
“He couldn’t even see her afterward. Now, all he does is drink himself into a stupor at the villa. The only messed–up part is that he keeps calling your name when Jhe’s drink”
Shannon frowned, atlash of displeasure crossing her mind.
Sensing her discomfort, Gabriel hurriedly added, “But don’t worry. I secretly sent son swollen he couldn’t even speak”
someone to break into the villa and give him a good beating. His face was so
Shannon chickled.
At that moment, a maid approached and quietly gestured toward her. “Ms. Caldwell, it’s time for your facial treatment.
Hearing this, Gabriel immediately said, “Go, go. I won’t keep you. Take care, Shannon.”
After hanging up, Shannon followed the maid to the beauty room. She changed into a robe, lay on the treatment bed, and closed her eyes.
Though her face had fully healed under the doctor’s care six months ago, her parents were still concerned and insisted she undergo bi–weekly treatments for facial rejuvenation
One maid put on medical gloves and began cleansing Shannon’s tace. After that, she applied ointment and massaged it,
The other main stood nearby, softly reciting Shannon’s schedule for the coming week.
Now that Gabriellad retumed to Astrivale to manage the Caldwell family’s assets, Shannon had taken over the business affairs in Eryndor.
To help her build more connections, her parents had planned a grand auction for the upcoming weekend. They had invited many powerful figures from the industry, an Shannon had to prepare for it.
Atterier facial treatment, the maid led her to the dressing mom, where five designers awaited her.
They would take her measurements and design a unique dress, hairstyle, accessories, and makeup for her.
Finally, the day of the auction arrived
Though it was technically an auction, it felt more like a grand gathering.
The banquet hall was bustling with energy. Its lights shone brightly, and glasses clinked in the air. The amma of fine wine mixed with the chatter of the guests,
The well–dressed walters silently dedicated themselves, ensuring that every guest could fully enjoy the pleasures of the least
Soft music played in the background as Shannon entered, wearing a red dress and a glittering ruby necklace around her neck
She raised herwine glass in a nod toward the quest across from her, then turned and started chatting with another guest.
As the lights dimmed, the guests began to settle into their seats. Their attention tumed to the stage, where the auction items were about to be revealed
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The first auction item was quickly revealed by the attendants. As soon as it was exposed, it drew gasps of admiration from the crowd.
The Caldwell tamily’s primary business was jewelry. After generations of inheritance, they possessed countless treasures, with any single piece being worth a
fortune
The first item was an emerald tiara, with an opening bid of 300 million d
dollars. Each subsequent bid had to be raised by 50 million dollars.
Once the bidding started, hands shot up all around the room.
The auction proceeded smoothly until it came to the final piece.
