Auction Day
Author: Paul_okito
last update2024-12-20 14:59:54

Andrew was dressed in a expensive suit as he stood with Hannah by his side. Hannah looked as stunning as ever, her slender figure accentuated by in a dark blue gown.

The two exchanged a warm glance, their lively expressions reflecting the pleasant memories of the splendid evening they had shared the night before.

Andrew stood near the side of the podium, positioned in the background where presenters typically made their entrances.

From his vantage point, he could see the venue was filled to capacity. To his astonishment, every attendee was of considerable influence—representatives of powerful business empires. The gathering had created quite an uproar in town, drawing significant attention.

Paparazzi and journalists had swarmed the location earlier, but Andrew had taken precautions to ensure the exclusivity of the event.

He had included specific instructions in the invitations requiring all attendees to wear masks. This measure was implemented not only to preserve anonymity but also
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