“Yeah…you all heard that right. I want her, for a hundred million dollars.” He muttered, his lips carving sideways as he plastered a mischievous smile onto his face. He walked majestically, climbed the stage, and approached Marie.
He buried his face into her neck and sniffed at her scent.
“Lovely, what a nice way to spend the night.” His mischievous smile turned into a beaming one. He rolled his eyes all over Marie, bit his lower lips and swallowed hard.
“I have always wanted every part of you in my arm, guess you can’t escape it now.” He whispered into Marie’s ear and laughed out loud. Marie forced herself back to her feet, threw the man a disgusting look, and silently hissed.
The man was the well-known Armando. The wealthiest man in the city, who could easily get anything that he wants at his fingertips. The laws were made and bent for him, his presence only would make politicians bow and beg for mercy.
“Master Armando. You needn’t have come by yourself. You could have just put a call through and I will send her to your mansion immediately.” Angela said, her voice oozing of happiness. She could feel a wave of ecstasy run down her spine. Nothing matters to her if money was involved, she could even give away her own child for money.
“It’s fine. I decided to come and check out what I will be purchasing for tonight.” Armando smiled. He placed his hand on Marie’s waist, who immediately shook his hand off. Despite Armando being immensely wealthy, he was particularly ugly and was already in his late sixties. Marie wondered what he was still looking for after forcefully marrying four wives.
“The difficult one? I love it.” He bellowed, turned to Angela and his smiley face suddenly disappeared.
“The money is here in cash. Are you willing or…”
“Absolutely my Lord! I will have the money, you can have her.” Angela giggled. One of the men opened a large suitcase which was filled to the brim with dollars.
Everyone’s eyes opened wide, none of them had seen such a huge amount in cash before. Angela’s eyes shone in excitement, she hurriedly ran towards the suitcase and dipped her hand into the money, sniffed at the scent and took in a deep breath.
“Angela! Will you sell her out just like that? She has been working with you for years, how could you bear to do such a thing to her?” Zayne screamed, his eyes turned bloodshot red in anger. Frederick hurriedly grabbed his hand, stared into his face and shook his head.
“Not here bro, these men have guns, trust me, you are not their match.” Frederick mumbled in between his teeth.
“What? How’s that your concern? Didn’t you also bid for her just now? Besides, it’s just for tonight…or probably more nights if he is willing to renew his subscription.” She laughed out loud, burying her head deep inside the money.
Tears formed at the corners of Marie’s eyes.
‘just for tonight?’ She knew that was never possible. Once Armando takes her away, then there’s no coming back. It was the same with the four girls he took away previously, promising to return them after a night, but they all end up being forced into a cruel, dangerous marriage with him.
Zayne’s breathing doubled, hot blood gushed down his veins, and some strands of fur started to grow on the back of his neck. Frederick sighted the fur, and instantly called out his name so loud.
He then placed his mouth so close to Zayne’s ear.
“Don’t summon your wolf here, it’s dangerous. Besides, I have an idea. We can get not only Marie, but also the money.” Frederick said to him, finally drawing Zayne’s attention.
“What plan?” Zayne asked hurriedly.
Frederick sighed, rolled his gaze across the hall and turned to Zayne.
“Trust me, I will tell you, but not here. Just forfeit the bidding, and let him take her away, then we will implement the plan.” He said to him. Zayne rolled his eyes sideways, stared into Frederick’s eyes for some seconds before nodding his head. He cleared his throat, and calmed himself down. Frederick glanced at his neck and heaved a sigh. The fur had disappeared and he felt so relaxed.
Zayne moved to the center of the stage, and threw a sharp glance at Marie.
“I admit my loss, I can’t go beyond ten million dollars. Congratulations, master Armando.” He said with a slight bow. The tears that Marie was struggling with found their way down her cheeks. Zayne glanced at her, nodded his head and winked.
Marie’s heart raced. She knew the wink meant something, but she couldn’t quite get the message.
“Good boy!” Armando clapped his hand as he sprang up from his seat.
“I will reward you with ten million dollars for succumbing to me.” He said with a smile, walked towards Zayne and patted his head.
Zayne growled silently, but he managed to swallow his anger, putting all his trust on Frederick’s plan.
‘I will get back at you, just wait.’ he thought to himself, clenching his fist so tight that he landed a silent blow on the floor.
“So I will get her prepared and send her to your hotel soon enough, master Armando.” Angela chuckled. Armando nodded his head, smiled at Marie and walked down the stage.
Angela zipped the box and held it close to her chest. She grabbed Marie’s hand and pulled her roughly.
Marie managed to steal a glance at Zayne, who slightly nodded at her. She still couldn’t get the message he was trying to pass across, but his smile was relaxing and she had no other choice but to gamble, whether Zayne was coming to save her or not!