Chapter 15: Five Million
"Going once, going twice, sold to Mr. Montgomery!"
Amelia slumped in her seat, defeated. She had never even seen so much money before. If she worked at her old part-time jobs for the rest of her life, she would've never even earned five million even if she worked until the day she died. She could have sold every organ in her body and not made that sum of money.
Yet, Matteo Montgomery didn't even bat an eyelid when he bought that flute― the very same one she sold for a mere fraction of the price. Amelia didn't know whether she should laugh or cry at the incredulity of events.
The rest of the auction moved on without the same fanfare, closing with the auctioneer noting that the proceeds would all be donated to charity after deducting the costs.
Amelia followed Matteo down the hallway to collect their new purchase, her footsteps sluggish as though she had been through a war. She had, after all, experienced some insane mental gymnastics.
"Thank you for your donation, as usual, Mr. Montgomery." The auctioneer had a face full of smiles as he handed Matteo the box holding the flute. He took one look at Amelia, who stood listlessly beside Matteo. "And who is this lovely lady that's accompanying you?"
Matteo didn't respond to his question. He simply nodded before taking the box, holding it out to Amelia immediately.
Amelia blinked and took it. After all, she was his secretary. Holding onto his things wasn't too out of the norm of her list of duties.
"We'll be leaving now," he said, disregarding the auctioneer's questions.