The Black Swan's Final Revenge Pirouette: The 99th Game Was Mine All Along by Kylie Homme

Chapter 81

“In addition to this city’s businessmen, the investors from overseas are also coming, seeking new business

opportunities.

Many newbie companies are bribing the management to give out more invites, spending millions willingly. They

are hoping to secure new clients through this auction.”

He started from the auction's great influence on my rapidly growing company and concluded his speech at the

need to follow Henry's footsteps for success. Leo only paused for a moment when | asked him innocently.

“My apologies, Leo. But how does an auction work? | haven't attended one before.”

My query was perceived as the eighth marvel of nature, slacking Leo’s jaw, he shook his

head.

“I should have been more thoughtful, Miss Laura. You didn’t know the politics of supposedly innocuous auctions.”

He sighed and then began the second round of his endless information. Leo’s know-it-all attitude aroused my

curiosity all of a sudden, he appeared extra-smart when he said,

“Auctions and charity, they both have no direct connection, Miss Laura. The owners, management, agents,

everyone get their fair share after a purchase, sending a fixed percentage for donations.

Let me...

Leo explained the complete system, confirming my odd guesses. He showedpictures of antiques for sale,

comparing their prices with the market. | readily nodded in agreement as he insisted on buying an exquisite

ceramic bowl

“This delicate bowl is a piece of art, and you can get it for half price from the market if you follow my words.

It's a nice deal and feasible method to attract businessmen’s attraction.”

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As a woman would bid for jewelry or diamonds this reason was indeed convincing, perfectly masking Leo’s evil

intentions. | was smirking inwardly during the discussion.

| could have unmasked his vile motives right away, but | had the bigger fish to fry. So, |

assured him for now.

“It's an honor to work with you, Leo. Thanks for your guidance.”

As soon as Leo left, | didn’t waste a second and called my brother, telling him about that

man’s foxiness in a single breath.

“Leo is up to no good, brother. He askedto use cheat tricks to bid for products.”

Henry was dumbstruck to hear about these dirty practices, “This is illegal, Laura!”

His voice was laced with disgust as he said,

“I have never imagined that Leo was involved in fraudulent practices as well.

But he isn’t alone, there must be a group of cunning criminals with him.

You must be discreet, Laura. | can smell danger

“Yeah!”

| told him about my clueless act that | pretended like | didn’t know anything about bidding.

“After listening to his lecture, | understood his intentions and urged him to spill more secrets as | never saw an

auction. And he bought it, brother.

Can you please investigate this matter at short notice? It can help us to implicate him.”

My desperate plea received a positive response from Henry, he swore with determination.

“Trust me, Laura: This auction will be the death of the hockey

star Leo.”

After Henry and | carefully set up an intricate trap for Leo, | prayed for our success. This was a golden chance for

us to defeat that master of deception. He did everything in his power to appear trustworthy, only to turn the

tables on us, leaving him free for a moment was getting dangerous.

In the gof power and greed, my two knight had my back, so | was at peace. Bright had promised to attend

the auction, although he had a meeting that day. He took this auction as our previous missed date and texted,

“I am blessed to have an understanding partner like you, Laura. Please wear the dress | am sending; it's my

apology to you.”

The elegant gown delivered by his assistant touched my heart, the mermaid style long white gown with net

bodice was eye-pleasing. | was picky in my wardrobe selection, but Bright picked a dress according to my taste,

so | had no objection to wearing it for him.

Dressed in that white gown, | went to attend the auction with my pulse drumming in my ears, blocking all other

sounds. My palms were sweaty due to nervousness. Although Henry was capable of dealing with any threat, the

risk of this endeavor trembled my heart. | was worried about my brother's safety.

Bright was already waiting foroutside the building, he arrived early to receive me. His intense s glimmered

with admiration as he placed his hand on his chest and lowered his

head.

“Absolutely stunning. You are a fairy from heaven, Laura.”

His cheesy lines lifted my spirits, makingblush, | was in quite a pleasant mode while

entering the grand building. It was strictly an invitation-based entry event, the guards. checked our invites

before letting us in. Then the organizers guided us to the art gallery.

“All the items for sale are here for display, Sir. Please take a closer look at these”

masterpieces.”

The antique ceramics, paintings, and vintage jewelry were truly eye-catching, the trip to the gallery broadened

my horizon in beautiful arts. Despite being a sportsman, Bright had a keen eye for ceramics, he stood before the

glass case of the article and spoke in awe.

“This is classy, Laura. | will definitely bid for it

“What a coincidence!” Bright's statement was interrupted by Leo’s booming tone, he was there with his

assistant.

His mile wide smile challenged Bright as he spoke. “Miss Laura is bidding for this spiece, Mr. Bright. Will you

compete against her

Shoot!

Due to the tension of our plan, | completely forgot that Bright selected the item Leo

suggested to me. So, | quickly stood between two gentlemen whose grim expressions were ringing death sirens

in my head.

“Leo is right, Bright. So can you please letbuy it?”

Behaving coquettishly, | tugged Bright's arm, fluttering my eyelashes. The loving smile stretching his lips calmed

my soul as he said,

| can buy this for you, Laura. But if you want to bid, | am rooting for your success.”

| thanked Bright's for his favor and headed towards the auction hall, it was about tfor the ceremony’s

commencement. Our table was reserved, so we sat together. | looked around and found myself surrounded by

the sharks of the business community.

According to the plan, Henry was supposed to show up in the auction hall at the stime

as us.

But the main question was: Where was he?

All the guests were seated, having drinks and all but my brother was nowhere to be found. | only saw his

assistant standing beside the table with his name, even though my dad didn’t cto represent the Green

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