chapter 47

"It means you were at the auction," I said as I realized his words.

"Yeah, actually, the auction was held by my business partner, so I had to go in order to show my support."

"You mean Mrs. Nimran Neel is your business partner?"

"No, not her, but her father and husband are my business partners."

I formed an O shape with my mouth in realization. "Well, she is quite good. I did talk with her."

"Yeah, she is in the fashion industry. She owns a clothing brand," Noah said as if remembering some unimportant information.

"So, was that the only thing you bought? And why didn't I see you?"

"Mrs. Anderson, there is something called private bidding. Those who don't want to come into the public eye have their own rooms where they can bid on the items they like, and those items are delivered to them. You were at the auction, didn't you hear about it?" he said in a slightly teasing yet taunting tone—the way you teach a child something new.