Chapter 411

Their eyes met each other's from across the room. Declan wore a mask, making it impossible to read his expression. Yet, even through the disguise, his gaze was as cold and distant as ever—looking at Hailey as though she were a complete stranger. The host laughed and said, "Ladies, please, let's keep your excitement in check. Here's how it works—only one of you will have the privilege of touching our handsome centerpiece. Who will it be? That's for you to decide. Place your bids. The highest offer wins." Immediately, the wealthy women around her started bidding. "Ten thousand dollars." "30 thousand dollars." "50 thousand dollars." "100 thousand dollars." The price skyrocketed to one hundred thousand in no time, leaving Robin in disbelief. "100 thousand dolalrs just to touch him? Is this guy made of gold or something? Has everyone completely lost it?" At that moment, Hailey raised her hand. "I bid 200 thousand dollars!" With that, she instantly drove the price up. Celine and R