Chapter 144

• MIRELA
• I exhaled, shook my head, and walked away. I had a lot more to say, but it was futile. The best response was silence—and the internal reminder that I wouldn’t let her or anyone else ruin this day for me. Especially because it had barely begun.
• Once outside, I took deep, steady breaths and reminded myself why I was here: to win this auction with the amazing pieces Louis had created, and to enjoy the benefits that came with that win.