Chapter 27 Auctiq

Jessica made a snap decision to stop intervening in Brittany's attempts to make life difficult for Daniel. No matter how Brittany tried to challenge him, Jessica would not utter a single word. She knew Brittany’s capabilities well; if Daniel could hold his own or even outpace her during their confrontations, it would at least prove that he wasn't entirely useless – that he could be considered clever. In her heart, Jessica thought: If that’s the case, after a year, once he's passed my assessment, I'll assign him a high-level executive position. He should be up for it. ... Half an hour later, Jessica's car pulled up in front of Auctiq. Auctiq was Delvin Hub's most prestigious auction house, offering a variety of items ranging from antiques and artworks to strange collectibles – everything under the sun. As the trio stepped through the doors, a short, plump man greeted them warmly, his face beaming with smiles. This was Auctiq's owner, Nicholas Snyder – also known as Smiley Nick. Th