Hugh Dong hmmm’d, “Let’s get you styled first.”
“I’ll get my bag then.” With that, Christine White turned to go back to her room.
But after taking two steps, he called out to him, “It’s okay that President Lane might be in attendance at this auction?”
“Baird Lane will be there?” Christine White flinched.
Hugh Dong spread his hands and laughed lightly, “I’m just saying maybe, but the likelihood is high.”
The likelihood is high …
Christine White was silent, and in her heart she suddenly regretted a little bit about agreeing to be his female companion.
Baird Lane is a man who doesn’t like to see her getting close to other men, and if he sees her attending an event as Hugh Dong’s date, he might do something about it.
“Why didn’t you tell me in the first place.” Christine White pinched the bridge of her nose in some chagrin.
Hugh Dong spread his hands, “It just came to me.”
“Really?” Christine White somewhat disbelieved him.
Hugh Dong opened his eyes wide, “Really, look at my sincere eyes!”
As he spoke, his eyes blinked twice in tandem, and when combined with his face, which was too beautiful to be real, it was a killer.
Christine White was mesmerized by his beauty, and the little suspicion that had risen in her heart dissipated all at once.
She scratched her hair in tears, “Never mind, if he goes, he goes.”
“What, you don’t mind if he sees us attending the event as male and female companions? I see that you seem to have just regretted agreeing to me a bit.” Hugh Dong wrapped his arms around himself and looked at her in a good way.
Christine White waved her hand, “Just now I was a bit regretful, but I promised you, so I can’t go back on my promise, wait for me for two minutes, I’ll change my clothes by the way.” Christine White finished speaking, then directly entered the room.
A few minutes later, she came out changed and grabbed her bag.
Hugh Dong sized her up for a few moments, to circled around her and finally whistled at her, “Not bad, your dressing style has improved from before.”
Christine White smiled, “Thanks, that’s what everyone else said.”
“Who is it?” Hugh Dong asked.
Christine White’s smile stalled for two seconds and she shook her head, “There’s no one, let’s not talk about it, let’s go.”
“Okay, I won’t ask, and by the looks of you, I can probably guess who it is.” Hugh Dong shrugged his shoulders.
Christine White tugged at the corner of her mouth and said nothing, following him out of the apartment.
It’s almost nine o’clock when you’re done styling.
Christine White got out of the car and stood in front of it, curiously surveying the premises of this auction.
I thought that this auction would be held in a hotel just like the last charity auction, but I didn’t expect it to be the largest entertainment club in C city.
It was her first time here, and for a moment she couldn’t help but feel a little fresh, craning her neck to keep looking around.
Finally, Hugh Dong broke her head over with one hand and admonished in a lowered voice, “Don’t look around, in vain, you’ve been married to Baird Lane for three years, how come you’re still as unseen as a bumpkin?”
At that, Christine White rolled her eyes, “It’s not like I’ve been here before, I’ve just always heard about how luxurious and exciting it is, so I couldn’t help but look around more at once.”
“To see it in a while go in and see it, don’t give me a whole lot of fall out just outside.” Hugh Dong reminded her.
Christine White bristled, “I know.”
“Good to know, let’s go.” Hugh Dong bent his arm.
Christine White knew what it meant and was aware that she was now his date, so naturally she took her hand in hers and walked with him towards the clubhouse.
Once inside the clubhouse, a staff member handed out masks.
Christine White realized that for this auction, she actually had to wear a mask.
It was a really good thing for her, though, because when she had come in just now, she had met so many acquaintances, all from the circle.
She had been afraid she would be recognized by them.
After all, she’s Baird Lane’s wife and now she’s following another man around, which would make it seem like she’s cuckolding Baird Lane any way.
But now it was better, with this mask she didn’t have to worry about anyone recognizing her.
After thinking about it, Christine White let go of Hugh Dong’s arm and moved quickly to put the mask on.
Hugh Dong couldn’t help but raise an eyebrow when he saw how aggressive she was with a mask, “You like this stuff?”
“Huh?” Christine White didn’t respond.
Hugh Dong thought he had hit the nail on the head, stroking his chin and pondering for a few seconds, “I really can’t see that you actually like these things, turn around and I’ll have someone send a box over to you.”
“What?” This time Christine White heard clearly, the corner of her mouth couldn’t help but twitch, “Who likes these anymore, I don’t want you to give them away either, alright, hurry up and find a seat, the auction is about to start.”
“What’s the rush, go and say hello to everyone first.” Hugh Dong said, walking unhurriedly towards the crowd in front.
As his female companion, Christine White had no choice but to stomp her foot and follow him there together.
She had wanted to accompany him to the auction early, and then go back to rest early, so that Baird Lane wouldn’t really come crashing in later.
But he’s good, so laid back, in no hurry at all, much less worried about what kind of a fixer-upper she’ll create when she meets Baird Lane.
Really big heart, hopefully Baird Lane won’t come. Christine White glared at Hugh Dong’s back and thought helplessly.
After ten minutes, Hugh Dong finally finished greeting some people.
Christine White breathed a soft sigh of relief, “The auction is starting, so it’s time to go over there now, right?”
“Yes.” Hugh Dong nodded as he glanced at his watch.
The two of them walked towards the auction venue, and when they arrived, the auction venue was almost full of people, and the atmosphere was still solemn.
Hugh Dong chose the last row of seats and sat down, Christine White sat beside him and after looking around, inquired in a low voice, “Is there any special significance to this auction, why do I feel that the atmosphere is not quite right.”
“Your perception is quite sensitive.” Hugh Dong listened to her words, a slight surprise skimming through his narrow phoenix eyes.
Christine White straightened her back, “So, I was right?”
“Half, but nothing special, everyone’s here for The Bort Family’s company.” Hugh Dong said as he crossed his legs.
Christine White was very sensitive to the word The Bort Family, especially when she heard that the auction was related to Molly Bort’s company, her expression became very serious, “The Bort Family’s company? Don’t tell me that one of the items in this auction is The Bort Family’s company?”
“Yeah, you’re right, it really is The Bort Family’s company.” Hugh Dong grinned at her and winked.
Christine White almost didn’t stand up in shock, but she pinched her thighs hard enough to keep from losing her cool in the midst of the occasion.
“How did The Bort Family’s company go into foreclosure? I didn’t hear The Bort Family’s company went bankrupt!”
She was desperate to know what the hell was going on.
“Who says that only companies that go bankrupt are auctioned off, there is also another situation ah, the company does not want to operate and wants to sell to the highest price, so it is listed in the auction house, so that people can compete, The Bort Family’s company is probably the reason why it appears in the auction.” Hugh Dong explains.
Christine White was muted for a few seconds, “How in the world could Leo Bort be thinking of selling the company for good?”
“Who knows, anyway, a month ago on the fifteenth, the auction house had the announcement of The Bort Family Company’s auction.” Hugh Dong spread his hands and returned with a lack of interest.
Christine White frowned, “A month ago on the fifteenth?”
Wasn’t it a month ago, on the 15th, the day after Leo Bort was bailed out of jail?
So then … Baird Lane knew very early on that The Bort Family Company was up for auction?
Since that’s the case, he’s definitely coming to this auction, so is he here now?