Chapter 72

• In the wake of Matthew's victorious bid, the audience couldn't help but murmur among themselves. Matthew sat there, a mix of triumph and confusion on his face. He had secured the valuable item but couldn't shake the feeling that something was amiss, that Christian had orchestrated this situation to suit his own mysterious intentions.
• Christian, on the other hand, maintained an enigmatic calm, his gaze still fixed on the stage. He had achieved his goal for this round of the game. But in the grander scheme of his intricate revenge plan, this was just the beginning.
• After the auction concluded, Christian approached Matthew, a sardonic smile playing on his lips. "Congratulations, Matthew," he began, offering his hand in a seemingly gracious manner, "I thought you were smart, but it's just obvious how so easy one can manipulate you,"