Chapter 53

　　Tabitha's POV 　　I gave Gloria a tug. 　　Just as Gloria was about to leave with me, Daphne threatened in a low voice, "Gloria, don't push your luck." 　　"You sure I'm pushing my luck? I haven't even made it public that you broke the marriage between Derek and Tabitha." 　　Daphne's face looked particularly pale under the dim light. 　　Gloria was glad to see Daphne's reaction. "I got evidence for everything you did. If you ever mess with me or Tabitha again, I'd consider making them public." 　　Daphne gave Gloria a hard glare, but didn't say anything else. 　　We didn't talk much any more. 　　Because the auction started soon. 　　As the only recipient of the golden full moon invitation, I sat near Derek. 　　I didn't expect to meet Derek again so soon after we parted ways. 　　It was just that we didn't talk at all, just like two strangers. 　　I showed no interest in the auction at first. 　　Until Lysander announced the auction of Hope Ranch. 　　According to Lysander's introduction, the ranch was not at