Chapter 1990

The moment Manfred saw those eyes, he knew. Those were the very eyes that had haunted him for days. Every time he closed his own, they would appear in his mind. He had even tried to paint them. But no matter how many times he tried, the paintings lacked something. It didn't capture the light in them—the light that made his heart lose control. And now, seeing them in front of him, he was sure she was the one he had been searching for. … When Vivian met Manfred's gaze, there was a flicker of confusion in her heart. She was certain this was him because the way he looked at her was the same as before. Yet, there was something new in his eyes—a hint of curiosity. But before she could think too much, she heard his voice. "Ten thousand." And just like that, she was bought. The cage door swung open, and she stepped out. At that moment, the people around them burst into congratulations. "Congratulations, Mr. Atkinson! Another beauty for your collection! Such flawless skin, such bre