Chapter 286 Courting Disaster
Nate was tuned into the live stream. When Corrine’s tall, graceful silhouette appeared, the usual chill in his eyes gave way to a fleeting warmth.
“Sir…” Matias called out.
“Shut up!” Nate cut in, his voice cold.
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Corrine’s voice then resonated with poise. “Should I emerge victorious, not only will kneel, apologize, crawl before me, and bark like a dog, but you’ll also perform pole dance in the center of the square!”
Matias, who had been standing close to Nate, was visibly taken aback.
The Burgess family had long–standing ties in Lyhaton, while the Ashtons had recently established their own strong influence. Corrine’s demands for such public humiliation were a direct challenge to the pride of both families.
The situation worsened as the inexperienced Ashton heiress naively accepted the bet.
With a soft sigh, Matias felt sympathy for the foolish Ashton daughter who had walked
right into a trap.
In Lyhaton, did anyone rival the Ford family’s riches?
Bidding against Corrine was essentially courting disaster.
While Nate remained engrossed in the stream, Matias paused briefly before cautiously suggesting, “Sir, perhaps we should assist Miss Holland?”
Nate glanced at Matias and responded firmly, “There’s no need.”
Corrine always preferred handling her own battles without anyone stepping in uninvited.
An unexpected appearance from him might disrupt her composure and throw off her strategy.
Returning Matias‘ phone to him, Nate fetched his own to continue watching the stream.
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Corrine’s natural poise and authoritative aura shone through even the remote camera’s lens. Her mere presence commanded attention.
Yet beneath her striking looks, a fierce determination was evident. Her face, blending amusement with icy grace, appeared both enchanting and formidable.
Nate had no concerns for Corrine; instead, he almost pitied those naive enough to oppose her
His gaze sharpened, a subtle smile playing on his lips as he suggested, “We should head to Modern Square.”
Matías found himself chuckling quietly at the unfolding drama.
Nate, as usual, was reluctant to let Corrine handle the situation on her own.
As their car dashed along, they watched the live broadcast where Corrine and Leah’s bidding war intensified.
“Two million!” Leah opened the bidding confidently. She then gave Corrine a seemingly naive look. “Miss Holland, I don’t mean to compete or flaunt my wealth, but I desperately
need this outfit…”
Disinterested in Leah’s performance, Corrine casually raised the bid. “Two and a half
million.”
“Are you playing games with us, Corrine?” Rita demanded, visibly upset. “You only upped it by five hundred thousand after our two million bid. Are you just trying to provoke us?”
With an innocent look, Corrine replied, “We agreed to a fair contest, didn’t we? The highest offer wins. There was never a limit set on the increments, correct?”
Rita clenched her jaw, infuriated.
Damn it! How did Corrine manage to twist the situation to her advantage?
A sharp, knowing look flickered in Leah’s eyes, though she kept her smile steady as she
faced Corrine.
It seemed Corrine wouldn’t back down easily.
With a subtle glance downward to conceal her rising irritation, Leah retorted, “Three million.”
“Three and a half million,” Corrine responded.
Regardless of Leah’s offers, Corrine consistently added half a million more.
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The price for the limited edition suit had escalated to six million, twice its initial value.
Sweat beaded on Leah’s forehead as she glowered at Corrine, her jaw set in
determination.
