Staying In Character

Mr. Ronald was watching Hunter, feeling amused, before laughing at him again.

Never had he seen Hunter that way.

“What?--” Hunter said while still very much aware of what the auctioneer said. “--I just don’t like how the system works,”

Mr. Ronald let out a meh face between his chuckles.

“Of course… I guess jealousy and overprotectiveness don’t have anything to do with it…–!” Said Mr. Ronald.

“Relax, Hunter… It’s nice to see you...–loving your wife so much,” he added.

Hunter didn’t say anything. He just kept raising his number with his hand to counter anyone who bid Claire with the highest numbers.

“I don’t think she– …the necklace is worth that high. Why would you spend that much?” Marian said, belittling Claire.