PopularNovelChapter 266 Charlotte tilted her head a little, her voice cool. “You seemed pretty pleased when Tricia called you that, didn't you?" Maybe it was because she mentioned Tricia, but Evander's grip on her hand tightened. He lowered his head and bit her shoulder.
Charlotte winced at the sting and struggled in his arms. “Evander, let go!" He released her and spoke in a low voice, "I'd rather you called'husband'." She stiffened for a moment, then managed a faint, indifferent smile. "Funny, I never knew you liked it. Who was I saying it for all this time-your dog?" His expression darkened.
Just then, the big screen at the front flashed with the next auction items. Evander withdrew his gaze and guided her over to the sofa, settling beside her.
He asked, "See anything you like?" Charlotte barely glanced at the screen. "Not really." Evander just smiled and said nothing.
The next lot was a ruby necklace-alternating oval and cushion-cut rubies with marquise and round brilliant diamonds, all gleaming under the bright lights.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtStarting bid: ten million.
Evander called Natalie and gestured for her to bid twenty million.
Natalie raised the paddle for twenty million, and most of the room fell silent. But then, someone else upped the ante to thirty million.
Now, only two bidders remained.
Speople recognized Natalie as Mr. Howard's secretary. The other 1/4 14:10 Chapter 266 man was unfamiliar, seated in the front row-likely another assistant or secretary representing a wealthy client.
A low buzz of conversation rippled through the audience.
"Who has the nerve to go up against Mr. Howard?" "No idea. Whoever it is must have deep pockets to challenge the Howard family.” Evander tapped his fingers idly on the armrest, eyes fixed on the big screen. Natalie's voice cthrough his phone, "Mr. Howard, should we keep going?" "Clear the board." Natalie hesitated. "Are you sure, Mr. Howard-" "Do it." His tone left no room for argument, and Natalie realized he meant business.
Just as the auctioneer was about to bring down the gavel, Natalie signaled. The auctioneer paused mid-motion, and the entire room erupted in surprise.
Charlotte knew Evander was wealthy, but this was her first tseeing him throw money around so extravagantly.
"Clear the board" meant buying out the entire session. Those in the know exchanged glances and, out of respect, no one else bid on the remaining lots.
Natalie glanced at her last rival, who answered a call, then quietly left his seat-signaling his side was withdrawing as well.
The rest of the evening's lots all went to Evander.
When Natalie brought him the bill, the total was two hundred million.
He handed over his card without a second thought.
214 14:10 Chapter zoo Charlotte shot him a sideways look. "Mr. Howard, you really know how to make a statement-just like that, two hundred million gone." He arched an eyebrow. "We're back to 'Mr. Howard' now?" She smoothed her dress and stood gracefully. "You never likedplaying nice, so I won't bother." He let out a low chuckle, though his smile faded. "Where are you going?" "Restroom." Charlotte headed toward the ladies' room and, rounding a corner, almost ran into Judd.
She paused, eyeing him warily.
Judd stood with his arms folded, leaning against the wall as if waiting for someone.
She gathered herself and nodded. "Professor Carstairs."
"You haven't replied to any of my messages, nor taken any toff. unwell or did Are your actually authernetary Evander do something to you?" His gaze was sharp, as though he could see right through her.
Charlotte looked away. "I'm just not feeling well." "I've heard about you and Evander." Judd turned to face her directly. "So, you're choosing to stay with him?” "Are you planning to remarry him?" Charlotte's expression tightened for a second, but she quickly met his eyes. "That's really my business, isn't it?"
He frowned. "I'm not interested in your private life. But you're my grandfather's student, so I wanted to you ask. If you want to leave him, I can handle your divorce case. But if you'd rather stay, I'll respect that.” "You think you can win against him?" Judd's brow furrowed. "Seventy percent chance." 3/4 14-10 Chapter200 "What's in it for you, going up against the Howard family?" "Nothing." He paused, then added, "But it wouldn't be the end of the world."
Charlotte's lips curved in a small, bitter smile. "I appreciate the offen but I don't believe anyone can really help me. Raising my hopes only setsup for disappointment." He seemed to search her eyes. "Not everyone is like Jonathan." Charlotte was about to reply when Natalie's voice interrupted from behind her, "Ma'am." 14:10 ΕΛΙΑ
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