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Skye's Perspective
At the auction, Mr. Number 1 successfully acquired a diamond ring valued at 100 million through bidding. I offered him a warm smile and congratulations.
Partway through the event, he departed, nonchalantly instructing me to bid as I saw fit. Shortly after, his phone, left on the seat beside me, began receiving numerous private messages.
[Mr. Carlson is quite the romantic—purchasing a birthday present for his first love with his 'pet bird' in attendance. He's setting an example for us all.]
[Come on, the pet bird is just for amusement. His true affection lies with his first love.]
[Indeed. Seven years have passed, and Alanna still occupies his thoughts. But doesn't the woman who's stood by him for seven years hold any significance?]
[Hey now! Don't criticize his love, mate. Just wait until Alanna returns. Then you'll witness genuine love.]
After perusing these messages, I set his phone aside and sent a message to my sibling abroad.
[Hey, is your laboratory still seeking employees?]

Love's Auction, Bidding on a Broken Promise

"Skye, why don't we head back home? Let's put this long quarrel behind us and come with me. My business has gone public—I've fulfilled my promise to you in three years. So, will you now keep your end of the bargain?"


I gazed at the man before me, momentarily taken aback.


These were the words I had once yearned to hear, words that had previously filled me with anticipation. But those hopes had been crushed by the very individual uttering them now.


I composed myself, meeting his eyes with quiet determination.


Chapter 9