Chapter 12

After Shaun and Lexie left, the charity auction continued. Many lots were put up and sold for a lot of money. The final lot was an ancient bronze sword, which was bought by a rich man in Harbor City at a sky-high price of five hundred million. “Anna, the auction is over. Let me take you home.” Marcus offered. “Wait! There’s more!” Anna smiled playfully as if she was expecting something. Soon, melodious and soothing music sounded. The auction venue suddenly turned into a gorgeous dance floor with bright lights. Many guests stood up arm-in-arm and danced. A lot of men from rich families walked toward Anna with friendly smiles on their faces. “Miss Nelson, may I have this dance?” “Miss Nelson, may I have the honor…” “Miss Nelson...” Anna had a beautiful face and was naturally charming. She also had a mysterious background, so there was no shortage of suitors around her. However, she kept shaking her head and rejecting everyone. All of the men failed, so they could only leave sadly after courting a rebuff. “Marcus, I have been waiting for you for so long. Why haven’t you asked me?” Anna asked suddenly. She sounded like she was complaining and simpering. “I can’t dance! It would be bad if I accidentally stepped on your foot.” Marcus explained. “Then I’ll teach you!” Anna took the initiative to pull him up and walk to the dance floor without giving him a chance to refuse. The two were so close that he could smell the faint fragrance on her. Moreover, she was wearing a low-cut evening dress, and when he lowered his head, he saw a bottomless ravine, making it difficult for him to move his eyes away. “Do you like what you see?” Anna asked suddenly. “Ahem!” Marcus blushed and turned his head quickly. “Anna, I didn’t mean to!” “I’m not blaming you! Besides, if you are willing to be my boyfriend, you can see even more!” Anna took the initiative to move a little closer. She was pressing most of her body against his arm as if she was implying something. Marcus’ mouth was dry, but he still forced himself to remain calm. “It’s i-inappropriate. After all, I am Jane’s fiance, and you are her best friend!” “Why not? You haven’t gotten a marriage certificate yet, so everything is possible!” Anna said. “Anna, with your looks, you can find a good boyfriend within minutes! I really don’t know what you like about me.” Marcus could not help asking. “I just like the way you reject me. Change that if you have the guts,” Anna said with a smirk. He was speechless when he heard that. ‘I am utterly helpless when it comes to this minx.’ However, Anna was not joking. Ever since she was a child, she had simps surrounding her all the time. This was the first time she had encountered someone as ‘special’ as Marcus. She had a strong premonition that Marcus was the Mr. Right her grandfather mentioned. He was the man who could change her destiny! This was also the reason she traveled thousands of miles from Capital City to the East Sea. She had another shocking secret, but she could not reveal it yet. Soon, the song ended, and everyone exchanged partners. Clack, clack, clack. A young man dressed in fancy clothes and with an outstanding temperament walked over quickly. “Miss Nelson, let me introduce myself. “My name is Jett Chanson, and I’m the son of the Chanson family, one of the four major aristocratic families in the East Sea! I run a financial company, and I was on the East Sea’s Noble Rank last year! “May I know if you can do me the honor of having this dance with me?” … ‘Hmm?’ Marcus raised his eyebrows and was a little surprised. The four major aristocratic families had been around for more than centuries, and they were the top aristocrats of the East Sea. Up-and-coming new money like the Lincoln family could not compare to them. Jett was not only the son of an aristocratic family, but he was also in the Noble Rank. This proved that he was not a hedonist and was genuinely a giant among men. “I’m sorry. I already have a partner.” Anna grabbed Marcus’ arm and found a reason to reject Jett. Woosh! In the next moment, Jett’s gaze flicked to Marcus, and it was hostile. “Kid, you have occupied Miss Nelson for a long time, so you’d better give others a chance now! There is five million on this card. Think of it as compensation. How about it?” Jett took out a bank card. He was very arrogant and domineering. ‘Gosh!’ The guests in the distance exclaimed. Jett was so domineering, spending five million just to dance with Anna. Everyone thought Marcus should be grateful for Jett’s grace and agree immediately! “Hmph!” Unexpectedly, he did not take the bank card but sneered disdainfully. “First of all, Anna is not an item, so she does not belong to anyone. Throwing money around like this will only disgust others.” Immediately, Anna’s beautiful eyes lit up, showing appreciation. “Secondly…” He continued. “So what if you have money? You should take back the five million back and fix your brain so you won’t embarrass yourself again.” “Damn it!” Jett was furious, and he started staring at Marcus while gnashing his teeth. “You punk! I don’t care where you’re from, but the East Sea is the Chanson family’s territory! As the saying goes, even a powerful dragon cannot crush a snake in its own cage. Do you know what will happen if you offend me?” His words were laced with threats. If an ordinary person offended the dignified Jett Chanson, they would have been scared out of their wits and immediately bowed their heads to beg for mercy. Unexpectedly, Marcus held his head high and said proudly with unparalleled arrogance, “Since that's the case, you should also know your place. Even if your father, the patriarch of your family, is here, I would also look down on him, so what more for you.” … ‘Arrogant! ‘How arrogant!’ All the guests present were shocked. They never expected that this young man in front of them would dare to disregard the Chanson family, one of the four major aristocratic families. Where did he get such confidence? Jett’s eyes were red, and he was furious. How could someone as noble as him be humiliated like this? “You got balls, you punk. How dare you humiliate my father! I’ll ask you again. Are you sure you want to do this to me today?” Jett’s forehead was bulging with veins like a wild beast. “Hmph, who do you think you are? I’ve seen countless ruthless people who would murder without batting an eyelid in prison. You are nothing, so get the hell out of here!” Marcus spoke domineeringly. He was not paying attention to Jett at all. He had learned a lot of skills from Old Master Drake and also possessed the honorable status of Dragon Gate Young Master. If he succeeded in taking over the Dragon Gate, he would be able to annihilate the Chanson family with just a sentence. “Boy, you are courting death!” Jett’s face was ferocious. A wave of anger rushed into his heart, and he completely lost his mind. He then casually picked up a glass from the table next to him and poured the red wine on Marcus. Splash! The bright red wine wet most of his suit. Some splashed and spilled onto Anna’s white dress. Her dress looked as if it was mottled with blood. “You brat. Let’s see if you still dare to act so presumptuously in front of me!” Jett was still yelling wildly. He did not know that he was about to meet with a disaster. Boom! Suddenly, Marcus grabbed a bottle of red wine and walked toward Jett with a murderous look. He then made a move that shocked everyone who was looking at him.