Chapter 19 eyes narrowed she took in the other curves. flashy getup was a was fishing for attention. those Total fakes. “Dad, she’s no Kylie. wouldn’t be caught dead in something so… Melanie said with a smirk. Samuel his head. “You’ve a point. They’re worlds apart. Meanwhile, Kylie was about the Lampards lurking nearby. As the auctioneer’s voice droned she herself nodding off. The constant hustle was catching up with her, and she couldn’t shake the feeling that her frequent blood donations were taking toll. “What’s Noreen her set on?” Kylie asked, stifling a yawn. “A diamond ring. Trevor said, voice as smooth as velvet. Trevor’s on Kylie. down, over her. Her was doing that shouldn’t be legal, but it felt…off Out of the corner of his eye, he spotted some dude Kylie, look a little too hungry. Trevor’s jaw tightened, he the guy a look that lava. The guy the message, his eyes widening as he realized who was sitting next to Kylie. He felt a pang of disappointment. It day found a woman could make your heart skip a beat, but this one clearly off–limits. Trevor, the wolf, never a woman by side. If she just a plus–one for Trevor wouldn’t be daggers his eyes. The auctioneer’s voice droned on some old painting, but was ears. Liam had really hustled get here. couldn’t help but wonder how much artwork would go for now. Trevor Kylie’s eyes glued to painting. reminded of that suitcase to Starlit Villa, with up canvas on top. Was she into old masterpieces? He nudged her, voice low. the painting?” Kylie shook her “Nope” Trevor an eyebrow. If she wasn’t into why was she staring so hard? She totally playing it cool. Samuel squinted at painting, a look on his face. “I swear I’ve seen this somewhere before. “Old paintings can look but yeah, this one’s hitting a chord,” Melanie said, her guze on artwork. She thought, It’s like that piece back home. You know, one Kylie gave the one she never really paid attention to. “No Melanie brushing off the idea. That painting Kylie had, it was probably some cheap knockoff a site like Wish, couldn’t have been more than ten bucks. No way it’s same as one that’s an auction. “What’s no way?” Samuel asked, intrigued. “Nothing. Look at this, said, her voice filled with disbelief. This painting now up to 300 thousand dollars!” Samuel wasn’t an art buff, a thought struck him. It’s just like painting we hanging in back home. “I million dollars!” Trevor suddenly out, raising the bid. Kylie’s head whipped Trevor. “You like this painting?” had sold it for a measly 150 thousand, and now Trevor had the price up to million. This artist’s had never been auctioned for more 600 thousand before! Chapter 19 he liked antique paintings, she would have sold to him directly. Not for much, if he bid thousand, she have delivered to his door and even offered three years of maintenance. It to think about. okay,” Trevor his gaze Kylie’s surprised eyes, a slight smirk playing on his lips. Since she seemed quite interested in the painting, he’d buy for her. He didn’t like being debt, had indeed made his grandmother very happy these past days. “LI million,” another bidder raised the stakes. It seemed they truly painting. As Trevor was to raise his to bid again, stopped him. Her voice was a soft into this style of antique painting, for I million, could buy paintings, and I can find them for you, guaranteed authentic. You just need to pay a commission. Trevor stared at the his eyes flickering with a thousand thoughts. I million once. 1 million going twice” million, sold. the deal was closed, watched as the painting taken thinking that Liam had made killing today. For Liam, it was a win–win situation. doesn’t the painting Kylie gave mom look exactly this one?* Samuel asked, the final price. Melanie was absent–minded, her gaze greedily on Trevor. likes wondered. Hearing Samuel’s she curled her lips and said, “Dad, the painting Kylie gave to Mom does look similar to this one, think she probably bought a replica online. “A replica? Really be on the big stage!” now couldn’t but feel disgusted whenever he thought of Kylie. The auction was the talk of town tonight, with a lineup of items attention. But it was the grand finale that had hearts racing the Ethereal Star diamond ring. This wasn’t just piece of jewelry; it a legend, once the of a foreign duchess. The moment the news the streets, it like siren call to the wealthy and the wild at heart. starting bid was a staggering 6 million. Bids flew back and forth lightning. “10 million, someone shouted ” another voice chimed in Then Trevor in, his like thunderclap. million,” he declared, voice across the room. Kylie, at his felt jaw drop. It was like was playing with monopoly money, but this was real deal. The hushed. No one was willing to match that kind of wealth. The auctioneer’s gavel fell, and just the ring was sold for 30 million. Melanie, from in was wondered. lost in a daydream. “What would be like to slip that ring my finger!‘ she She continued, ‘But who is Trevor planning surprise with such a lavish gift? The woman his It seems far–fetched. Trevor isn’t the to be so the in the stunning dress is just guest the night’s festivities! Trevor and Kylie were heading out of auction when Samuel Lampard seized the moment. chances chat with Trevor didn’t pop up every day. let’s go catch he said. “Sure thing. ” Melanie replied, getting to feet and giving dress a quick tug to fix it. She had a swagger in her she good. Kylie was about to follow when the spun around her. She wobbled, but quick her on her feet.