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Why were all the famous, influential, powerful people flocking toward Alyssa?
Zoe couldn’t figure out why.
Alyssa did her best to appear calm and happy while taking the photo with Yves, though her heart was pounding against her ribcage like an excited little beast. Her image should have gained some positivity by now.
After taking the photo, Yves and Alyssa went somewhere private to converse.
“Thank you so much, Madam Yves,” Alyssa said, her tone sincere.
Alyssa continued, “I’m sure you saw the trouble I was in earlier with the other reporters. Your gesture earlier signified your approval of me and thus helped me regain my footing.”
“Ms. Alyssa.
“i know we’re on the same team in this event. Your helping me will also ensure the event goes smoothly and well Alyssa smiled. Regardless, I’m still deeply grateful.”
“I didn’t help you just because we’re working together, Ms. Alyssa.” Yves’ tone and gaze were filled with a kind, caring warmth. “Your brother Jonah asked me to help you and watch over you tonight.”
Shock flitted across Alyssa’s gaze.
Jonah was always like this, taking care of her even when he wasn’t around. But in this case, he was taking advantage of Yves’ feelings for him. That wasn’t very kind of him!
“I know how large an impact your hotel has suffered since Ada stopped working with you.” Yves took off her shades, her expression now serious.
Yves continued, “I can ask her to reconsider later. We’ve known each other for years.”
“No, no, please don’t!” Alyssa shook her head. “You’ve helped so much already. I couldn’t possibly accept more!”
“Are you worried you’ll owe me one, girl?” Yves smiled, patting her shoulder reassuringly. “Don’t be. I’m doing all this of my own volition.
“There is no such thing as owing any favors. Jonah has told you about my feelings for him, hasn’t he?”
Alyssa nodded, biting her lip.
“He loves you dearly. You’re the most important person in his life right now. That means you’re important to me, too.
“I’ve loved him for ten years but never sought anything in return. All I ask is that he continues letting me do so, nothing more.”
Yves’ eyes lit up at the thought of Jonah. Alyssa was speechless. She tried to figure out what exactly her brother had done to make her love him.
“You really did a number, Jonah,” Alyssa muttered under her breath.
Jeremy had finished three cigarettes outside the venue. Yet, he remained upset and disappointed.
Nonetheless, he still dragged himself to the auction venue when it was time.
While he continued walking, another man approached the scene from the opposite end of the hallway.
The two immediately locked eyes as they stood outside the venue entrance. Tension hung in the air between them, with Jeremy’s intense glare clashing against Jameson’s icy gaze.
The latter pushed his gold-rimmed glasses up, a smirk rising on his lips. “What a coincidence. Are you here to contribute to charity too?”
Jeremy smiled lazily. “Nah. I’m just here to help her in any way I can.”
Jameson slowly curled his hands into fists, knowing who Jeremy meant.
The charity auction was finally starting.
There were two ways for guests to participate-to donate their jewelry pieces or to bid for the items being.
auctioned.
All proceeds would be directed toward governmental charity trusts. They would be used for various charitable causes with complete transparency on their part.
Being the 15th annual charity event MINT had organized, the guests wondered if KS World Hotel would break the record for the amount accumulated.
There was some commotion when Jeremy and Jameson walked into the hall. But knowing not to steal the spotlight from Alyssa tonight, they chose to sit in the very back row so as not to catch attention.
Meanwhile, Alyssa had no idea Jameson was here tonight. She was in the front row with Yves, the two occasionally leaning in to chat and giggle with one another.
A few rows behind them, Zoe fumed by herself at the sight.
As the auction began, the auctioneer revealed the first item to be bid. It was encased in a glass specimen case for all to see.
“Our first jewelry piece tonight hails from the personal collection of Madam Lily Schmidt of the Schmidt.
Group. It is an exquisite gold necklace with five Inlaid princess-cut black crystal opals, truly a rare and beautiful marvel.”
There came a flurry of gasps from the crowd.
Such an expensive, high-grade specimen to start with the auction? This was truly a sign of respect for Alyssa and the event she was hosting tonight!
Alyssa was just as shocked. She quickly turned around to find Jameson.
The man swiftly met her gaze, raising a hand to give her a wave. Alyssa grinned, waving back.
Meanwhile, Jeremy watched the two’s silent exchange, his grip on his number paddle tightened. He nearly distorted it.
The opal necklace incited a wave of awe and gossip to resound through the hall. Anyone could see just how fine the craftsmanship of the opals was and instantly estimated its value to be at least seven digits.
The Schmidt family was truly being generous tonight by donating this piece!
Just then, a spotlight fell on Jameson, making the crowd turn their attention to him. Many gasped and squealed at how refined this man looked.
Yet he only had eyes for Alyssa, as if she was the only thing that mattered.
“Who is he? He’s so handsome. He looks like some carved marble statue!”
“That must be someone from the Schmidt family. How else could such a precious jewelry piece be available tonight?”
“I’ve never seen him before!
“Hmm, if he’s already contributing this much to Ms. Alyssa, does that mean… they’re together?”
“So what if they are? Ms. Alyssa is a modern-day Queen Sheba. They match very well together!”
The more Jeremy was privy to these conversations, the more irritated he was. With his sharp, brooding.
gaze, Jameson appeared more like a sly snake than anything.
“This necklace starts at two million, ladies and gentlemen!” The moment the auctioneer announced such, the guests began raising their paddles.
“3 million!”
“4 million! 4.5!”
“5 million!”
The guests were eager to bid on the stunning jewelry on display.
Alyssa’s gastritis disappeared the moment someone bid five million. Money could cure anything.
Meanwhile, Sophia and Betty were bristling with rage and hatred.
They had attended the event tonight to watch Alyssa crash and burn. Now that the auction started with a bang, their attempts at humiliating Alyssa were down the drain.
“That Jameson Schmidt’is really giving this his all, Mom! Donating something so precious. He really is generous with that whore!” Betty gritted out hatefully.
Sophia snorted. “Are you jealous?”
“Of course I am!” Betty pinched at her dress, feeling upset. “No other man has ever treated me so kindly besides Dad himself. Alyssa receives that from her brothers, Landon, and now this Schmidt guy!
“Even Jeremy seems to be warming up to her! I don’t understand what’s so attractive about her for them to be so infatuated with her! Her existence oppresses mine. I can’t even sleep well nowadays!”
She dreamed of having a life like Alyssa’s, with brothers who doted on her at home and suitors everywhere. Unfortunately, that was not the case. All she had was a dumb sister dragging her down!
“Compose yourself! You’re my daughter, so start acting like it. You’re just as attractive and powerful as she is, so don’t start moping like a useless ragdoll!” Sophia pinched her daughter’s thigh, making Betty cry.