The Jilted Heiress' Return To The High Life

Chapter 262 Waiting To Catch Someone

Leah's lips curved into a faint smile. "Maybe it's just meant to match the whole theme of this auction," she mused.

“Leah, let's check that out over there," Rita exclaimed, her eyes brightening with interest as she gazed toward the preview area. She grasped Leah's hand, attempting to guide her away.

A flash of contempt crossed Leah's features as she considered Rita's ignorance.

Had it not been for her pressing need for a proper reason to attend the event with Bruce, she would never have risked the embarrassment of bringing Rita to such an event.

Masking her irritation, she cast a lingering glance toward Bruce. "We'll be back soon."

"Alright," Bruce responded simply.

Leah accompanied Rita through the preview area, her fingers trailing over the glossy pages of the auction catalog. Her attention gravitated immediately toward the blue diamond, its brilliance captivating her imagination.

The mere thought of possessing such an exquisite diamond stirred visions of admiration and envy from others.

How magnificent it would be to call it her own.

As Leah studied the diamond's image with unveiled admiration, Rita noticed her expression. "What is this?" she inquired. "If you're fond of it, just tell my brother. I'm certain he would purchase it for you."noveldrama

"I was merely thinking," Leah responded with calculated gentleness, "that whoever possesses this diamond must be the most fortunate person alive, given its extraordinary rarity."

"Then my brother absolutely must buy it for you. Just wait and see!" Rita declared enthusiastically.

Chapter 262 Waiting To Catch Someone

Leah responded with a noncommittal smile, her thoughts drifting to tomorrow's potential spotlight if Bruce were to secure the diamond at auction.

As the clock struck eight, the auction commenced.

Zayn Swain, the distinguished auctioneer, took his position on stage. After delivering his opening remarks, he initiated the evening's proceedings.

Corrine, showing little interest in the preliminary items, reclined on the sofa while sampling fresh fruit. Her gaze occasionally wandered to Nate, who sat across from her.

Even in silence, his presence commanded attention as he idly held a coffee spoon.

Detecting her observation, Nate lifted his eyes to meet hers. "What's up?" "Are you waiting for someone?" Corrine inquired playfully, pressing a cherry between her lips, its juice lending an even more vivid hue to her mouth.

Before he could respond, she corrected herself, saying, "No-you're waiting to catch

someone."

His demeanor suggested not leisure but that of a hunter anticipating his prey.

A shadow of amusement passed over Nate's face. "You're not wrong." Corrine blinked, momentarily surprised.

She hadn't expected him to be so forthright, so unconcerned with hiding his intentions.

"A rival?" she asked, lazily wiping the juice from the corner of her lips with her fingertip. "Or an enemy?"

Nate leaned in slightly, retrieving a pristine white handkerchief. Instead of handing it to her, he carefully wiped her fingers himself. "Is there a difference?"

Corrine met his gaze. "A rival means both sides take losses. An enemy? That's a fight to

the death."

A slow smile tugged at Nate's lips. His eyes gleamed with something unreadable. "An enemy, then."

Corrine's eyes widened at his declaration.

"Don't worry," Nate murmured, his fingers brushing her cheek before he claimed her lips in a gentle kiss.

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Chapter 262 Waiting To Catch Someone

During their exchange, the bidding for the extraordinarily rare blue diamond had escalated from its opening price of forty-eight million to an impressive eighty million.

"Miss Holland, would you like to raise your bid?" Jacob's voice crackled through the

intercom.