Chapter 98: You Misunderstood!
"Master Christopher," Britney said, approaching him with a radiant smile and extending a sleek, personalized card, "please accept my personal contact information. Should you require anything at all, do not hesitate to reach out to me directly. I will be at your immediate service."
Christopher regarded the card for a moment before accepting it. "Thank you," he said with a curt nod, then turned and walked back towards his original seating area.
"Doesn’t that Britney realize my brother came with someone?" Katherine muttered, her observation causing Adonis, Layla, and Advika to turn to her with puzzled expressions.
"Am I mistaken?" Katherine asked, glancing at Advika, who quickly averted her gaze, a blush creeping up her neck.
’So timid,’ Katherine thought, shaking her head slightly. ’You need to develop some resilience, girl... Anyone who harbors intentions towards my brother will have to contend with me first.’
"Alright everyone!!" Britney announced, her voice regaining its professional volume. "This concludes our auction for today. If you have placed successful bids and have yet to finalize your payment, please remain seated. A representative will attend to you shortly. And for all our esteemed guests! The Sky Auction is pleased to present each of you with a complimentary health elixir, a potent formulation capable of accelerating the healing of any injuries or ailments."
As she spoke into the microphone, smartly dressed men and women began to circulate through the hall, each carrying ornate trays upon which rested single, vividly red pills nestled on plush velvet blankets.
"Furthermore!" Britney continued, her gaze briefly meeting Ethan’s and Gabi’s, "the Sky Auction extends its full cooperation to all successful bidders from today’s event. And as a gesture of our commitment to the community, we will be making a donation of one hundred million to the designated project!"
’Incredible... This boy has brought a wave of unexpected fortune to our family. But where on earth did he acquire such an astronomical sum of money?’ Ethan pondered, his mind still grappling with the sheer scale of Christopher’s wealth.
"Have a wonderful day, everyone!! And thank you for your participation!" Britney concluded with a playful wink in Christopher’s direction before turning and gracefully exiting the stage.
"It appears you’ve captured Miss Britney’s attention," Chloe remarked with a teasing smile, adding, "In fact, you seem to have captivated the attention of a significant portion of the female attendees this evening."