Chapter 490: I Won’t Do a Losing Bet
"May you enjoy the auction, CEO Xu and Mr. Zhang."
An attendant in a neatly pressed uniform welcomed Calix and Edward at the grand door of the auction hall. The silver card addressed to Calix Xu was already in the former’s hand.
More guests, all dressed in expensive outfits, loitered in the hallway outside, waiting to hand in their invitations before being let in. The giant clock on the wall struck six-thirty.
"Thank you."
Calix smiled faintly at the attendant before making their way inside the auction hall. Edward quietly followed him from behind. Their steps were steady and unhurried.
Shimmering silver and midnight blue draped the grand, elegantly lit ballroom. The huge chandelier cast a warm glow over the room, followed by smaller lights.
Some guests roamed the room, chatting with each other while the others were seated on the plush chairs arranged facing the stage. They had a booklet each where they could see the treasures listed for tonight’s auction.
Dressed in a finely tailored suit, Calix carried himself with his usual quiet confidence. He noticed the occasional admiring glance thrown by the guests who recognized him but, he paid them no attention.
"Boss Xu, wanna bet?" whispered Edward from behind, his eyes subtly darting around the hall, "The first person who approaches you will ask about the madam and the little miss."
Calix internally rolled his eyes, knowing full well what Edward meant.
Both men were aware of the huge interest the people in high society had in Leslie and Calliope, especially after the statement released by Calix last month.