chapter 42 : Auction part 2

The night fell with a dark and cool blanket, and I slipped into my black suit, which fit me perfectly. The silhouette I formed in front of the mirror reflected elegance and power, something Aliana certainly appreciated when it came to clothing. I corrected my tie with a touch of confidence and, after a last glance at my image, I left the hotel.

As I set foot on the sidewalk, the atmosphere of the city enveloped me and I couldn't help but feel firsthand what it felt like to be a star, all eyes turned to me. Every step I took seemed to attract the attention of everyone around me, the illumination of the flashlights aligned perfectly with my presence. As I approached the place where the auction would be held, the bustle of the crowd did not seem to diminish and the flashes of the cameras focused on my figure. It was a new world, for an instant, they stopped just to watch me.