Chapter 217 The auction continuedte into the night, with many guests still buzzing with excitement. The attendees could not stop discussing the two spectacr bidding wars that had taken ce. earlier


    Without exception, all the drama centered around someone named Andrew.


    Michael turned to Harvey with a consoling tone, saying, Harvey, cheer up.


    After all, the crown still ended up in your hands


    He added, Sure, Andrew may be insufferable, but in the end, he backed down and didnt darepete


    with you.


    Harveys forced smile looked more painful than genuine.


    He did not think Andrew backed down.


    Instead, that bastard had pushed him to the absolute limit with his underhanded tactics.


    Of course, Harvey did not say his thoughts aloud.


    Despite the burning rage in his heart, he maintained a gracious facade as he epted Michaels attempts at constion


    me, but Finley let out a cold short.


    He spat, This guys got some nerve.


    Not only did he offend he also showedplete disrespect to both of you.


    Fine by me ! Ill be staying in Jayrodale for the foreseeable future.


    That punk wont get away unscathed


    In the auction houses private reception room, Andrew received the Celestial Nymphaea, carefully packaged in an elegant box.


    Here you are, Mr.


    Lloyd, Elsie said with a radiant smile, her eyes conveying unspoken interest.


    As Andrew prepared to leave with his prize, a hint of disappointment crossed Elsies stunning face.


    She pouted, Mr.


    Lloyd, ording to our auction house tradition, such generous bidders are entitled to a private meeting with me


    Andrew was puzzled.


    A private meeting? What is it for? Elsie bit her lip shyly and lowered her gaze, mumbling, To put it simply, its like a private date


    Andrew finally understood and chuckled.


    That wont be necessary.


    Goodbye! he said, turning to leave.


    Elsie stood there stunned, unable to believe that Andrew had not even considered her offer.


    She had practically thrown herself at him, yet he showed zero interest.


    Elsie stomped her foot in frustration, wondering, What kind of man doesnt get the hint ? Elsie, Ss said


    , stepping out with a faint smile.


    Sometimes, its just not meant to be.


    Dont take it to heart.


    Elsie was the face of the auction house, the belle of Radiant Group.


    She had never faced such 1/2 Chapter 217 treatment before.


    She red at Ss and huffed.


    Mr.


    Vaughn, you saw it too! I couldnt have made it any more obvious, and he still didnt care.


    Does Lauren have something I dont ? Ss shook his head.


    Its not about being less attractive than Lauren or your beauty falling short.


    Then what is it? Elsie demanded impatiently.


    Ss paused, his tone turning serious.


    Because you and Mr.


    Lloyd are not from the same world


    He continued, Your charm and talent might work on people like Harvey or Michael, but for someone like him? Theyre just not enough.


    Not even close.


    Elsie bristled.


    Mr.


    Vaughn, youre exaggerating! What is he, some kind of Braundville elite or something? Ss gave her a meaningful look.


    Ha! Elites from Braundville would only be fit to shine his shoes.


    Elsie froze, her jaw dropping slightly as the weight of his words sank in.


    Braundvilles elites would be lucky to shine his shoes? Since when did Jayrodale have such a formidable figure ?