Chapter 69: The Auction: Part One

After the hotel lobby briefly went dark, a woman in a red dress appeared on the temporary stage. As soon as she stepped up, all the spotlights focused on her, making her stand out like a star in the night, drawing everyone's attention. She parted her red lips and, with an elegant voice that echoed through the hall, said, "Welcome, everyone, to this auction hastily organized by the Santee family. I've been preparing for this for a long time, so when the bidding begins, I hope all you wealthy gentlemen...