Maintaining her poise, Stella stated, “The final lot in tonight’s auction is a work of art. Secure it for me, and I’ll be your date for the evening.”
Greg squinted at Stella.
He had planned to win her over, but she was asking for a steep exchange.
If it were some ordinary jewelry, he would agree. The last item was a high-profile piece and would certainly command a hefty price.
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Though he might be a womanizer, he was no fool.
Irritated, Greg scoffed, “Let’s find out if you’re really worth that much.”
As he spoke, he advanced and pulled Stella closer to his side, firmly gripping her wrist.
Closing the distance, he grabbed Stella’s wrist and leaned in, saying, “You’re certainly beautiful, but if you expect me to splurge on you, there should be some kind of quid pro quo, shouldn’t there?”
His eyes focused intently on her lips, making his intentions patently obvious.
Unperturbed, Stella cautioned, “This is a Redman event. A scandal involving you harassing women wouldn’t fare well for you in Seamarsh, would it?”
“Is that a threat?” Greg’s voice had a threatening edge, but his eyes revealed a trace of regret.
After all, his recent bad press had already drawn his father’s ire.
Primarily, he was at the event to repair his damaged reputation.
Another scandal was the last thing he needed.
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Just as Greg prepared to release her, a stern male voice echoed from behind them.
“Let go of her.”
Greg spun around, his face creased with a frown upon seeing the man.
Dressed in a tailored three-piece suit and adorned with elegant silver cufflinks, Matthew exuded an air of grace and distinction.
“Leave.” His voice, low yet authoritative, brimmed with displeasure.
Greg was about to release Stella’s wrist but now tightened his grip upon hearing that.
“What’s your relation to her? On what authority can you tell me to leave?”
Matthew’s gaze was icy and stern.
“Perhaps you should ask Ezekiel if he’s willing to jeopardize a twenty-million-dollar deal.”
His words dripped with cold indifference, his tone utterly emotionless.