Chapter 108 Finn Brought Tess to the Auction?


    It was worth knowing that the auction was organized by a younger member of the Pierces, a branch that had long since gone independent. Since the new generation took over, the Pierces had steadily shrunk, and now Marvin was the only one left.


    Even if Marvin wasn’t very useful, the Pierces still made a point to respect him.


    No one expected this striking man to openly challenge Marvin and actually throw him out-right on the Pierces’ turf.


    It was simply unheard of.


    Who the hell is this guy?


    That question buzzed through everyone’s minds. The noblewomen who had admired Abel’s refined appearance outside now stared, wide-eyed with curiosity.


    But their gazes quickly shifted to Tess beside him.


    Why is he married so young?


    In their hearts, they shook their heads in disappointment.


    Abel ignored their stares, bending down to gently straighten La’s dress. Then he looked up at Tess with soft but controlled eyes. “Are you okay? Did I scare you?”


    Tess blinked, pursing her lips and staying silent.


    Moments ago, she had clearly felt Abel’s fierce anger.


    She was sure if that rude man had kept pushing, his eyes would’ve been on the floor.


    She gulped nervously.


    Who is Abel, and why does he carry such terrifying power and presence?


    “I’m okay.”


    She lowered hershes, trying hard to hide the nervousness in her eyes.


    Abel noticed her unusually cold reaction.


    His fingers twitched at his waist for a moment, then dropped in quiet eptance.


    “Let’s go inside.”


    He quickly regained hisposure.


    “Okay.”


    Tess avoided looking directly at him and kept about half an arm’s length of distance as she quietly followed him.


    Abel felt the awkward chill between them, and his heart tightened with regret.


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    Pressing his thin lips together, Abel led Tess into the auction hall.


    The room was packed, but because of the earlier scene, more people were still arriving.


    Tess instinctively looked back for their seats, but Abel grabbed her hand first.


    “It’s crowded, so stay close. I don’t want you getting lost.”


    His tone was brief, and the way he held her hand was serious.


    Tess nced down at their joined hands and noticed the faint blue veins beneath Abel’s skin, his long fingers covering herspletely.


    His face looked calm, as if he truly was just worried about losing her in the crowd.


    She stole another nce at their hands, then looked away, following him through the crowd.


    What Tess didn’t see was someone already watching them-not from the back, like she expected, but from the front row.


    Abel led her all the way to the first row, pulling her into the center seat.


    Tess blinked, feeling surprised and a little ufortable.


    Seeing her stunned expression, Abel smirked confidently. “This is our spot-I picked it. Do you like it?”


    Watching his slightly smug, subtly approval seeking expression, Tess couldn’t help but smile bitterly.


    She and Finn weren’t divorced yet. He hadn’t epted her before and rarely brought her to events like this, so she probably wouldn’t be recognized. But she still worried about the unexpected.


    Tess pressed her lips together, gently shook Abel’s arm, and lower her voice. “Can we maybe sit a bit to the side?”


    Abel looked at her, confused. Tess’s eyes darted around, finally resting on the bright lights above. She looked troubled. “They’re too bright. They give me headaches.”


    She rubbed her temples as she spoke.


    Abel’s gaze paused on that small gesture for a moment.


    Just as Tess thought she wouldn’t get a seat change, he smiled. “No problem.”


    Right after, he called a nearby staff member over. Within minutes, Abel led Tess to a seat on the right side of the first floor.


    That spot was better. There was a big overhead shade casting afortable shadow.


    With the dimmer light, Tess breathed out in relief, feeling much better.


    Their quiet move caught the attention of some distant eyes.


    In Aetheris, a first-floor seat at a high-end auction was reserved only for the wealthiest nobles, yet someone willingly gave up the center spot. It raised some eyebrows.


    Nadine squinted, sharpening her gaze on the pair in the corner.


    That woman…


    Her heart skipped a beat.


    Why does she look so much like Tess?


    Could it be that Finn brought Tess to the auction, and that’s why he didn’t bring me?


    That thought made Nadine’s eyes burn with fury, almost making her stand up in anger.