Chapter 37: The Auction

Inside the auction hall. Annie stood her ground against Louis, and the air between them instantly turned ice-cold. The two were at a deadlock, the tension so thick it could ignite with a single spark. Around them, auction attendees turned to stare, their faces filled with astonishment. After all, one side represented the Davis family, the other the Mitchell family. Both were first-tier families in Jamora. Jayden and Carl, as heads of their respective families, were both powerful figures. Now...