NovelEnglishThey went through strict security at the door. Everyone had to show their invites and step through a
body scanner.
Patricia had attended a few auctions before, but never one that was this stringent.
A female guard did a quick body search before ushering her through a body scanner. She was only
allowed entry if she passed both checks.
Once Patricia, Isaac, and Liam passed the security checks, they headed inward.
The entrance started with a long corridor that was filled with intricate carvings and beautiful paintings.
Patricia keenly observed their surroundings. It looked like it had been built for quite some time now, so
it had its own historical value too!
Upon arrival, they ran into numerous familiar faces. Patricia guessed that all the guests here today
were among the wealthiest and most distinguished people in Appleby.
Nikola and Percy were here too, and they both came over once they spotted the trio.
“Isaac? I didn’t think you’d come this year.”
Isaac never attended this auction in the last few years.
“Are we not allowed in yet?” Isaac asked.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtHe noticed how red Patricia’s nose was already, stark against her pale complexion. She suffered easily
when it was cold.
The slightest chill was enough to turn her nose and ears red.
Nikola pulled his sleeve up to check his watch. “It starts at three-thirty, so the doors should open in a
few more minutes.”
Percy swept his eyes over the waiting crowd in the open-air lobby. “Do you think there’s anything good
this year?”
There were a lot of people here today. Could it be that word got out about something of significant
value? It was possibly why the auction attracted such a large crowd this year.
Nikola muttered lowly, “I’m bidding on a portrait of a beauty. I do like beauties!”
Percy chuckled. “Do you think you’ll meet the beauty in your dreams just because you bought her
portrait?”
He has countless women to keep him company, but here he is eyeing one who lived in the past.
Nikola cocked his eyebrow. “You don’t get it. We’ll revisit this subject if you ever learn to appreciate the
arts.”
Isaac stayed silent. He knew the list of items that were up for auction today as the organizer had given
it to him. He never attended the past iterations of this auction, so the organizer hoped that he would
this time.
He had his eye on a necklace dubbed Celestial Tears. It was created during the Ancient Roman Empire
and was made from precious gems that came from stars that fell to the earth as meteors.
It was said that this necklace would bring good fortune to those who wore it, and would also bind two
lovers together, so that they may continue to find each other and love one another throughout each and
every lifetime.
It was Percy’s first time attending this auction too. He was not on leave when the auction was held the
past few years, so he could not attend.
He looked at Isaac. “Isaac, what about you? Any insider information that you care to share?”
The auction that was held here at Seneville each year was shrouded with intrigue. Most auctions would
publish the list of items up for auction to draw in those who were keen to bid on them.
However, the auction at Seneville was invite-only, and the items up for bidding were kept secret until
the auction itself. Only those who attended would know what was on auction.
Many people wished to attend but had not received an invitation.
At long last, the doors were open to the crowd, and a member of the auction staff came over to make
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏmthe announcement.
“Please enter and proceed to take your seats.”
Nikola was the first to step forward. “Let’s sit together!”
All three of these young, wealthy men had their respective private rooms on the second floor. They
could relax in comfort while keeping a close eye on the auction.
Patricia was trailing behind them when she felt a tap on her shoulder.
“Tricia.”
She turned around and was startled to see Zachary behind her.
“Zachary? I didn’t know you were here!”
However, she chuckled as soon as she said that. After all, the Selwyns were one of the most prominent
families in Appleby, so they would have received an invitation too.
“Tricia, are you here with Isaac?”
Zachary spotted Isaac, who was not too far away. At the same time, Isaac turned around to see where
Patricia was, and their eyes met.
“Yeah. I’m his secretary, so I go wherever he goes,” Patricia said with a smile.
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