Chapter 152

• RICHARD’S POV
• The evening of the bidding event arrived, and as I drove up to the venue, I couldn’t help but notice the sea of luxury cars lined up outside. Ferraris, Lamborghinis, you name it. It was like a parade of wealth, and it was clear that this was not your average event.
• I parked my car and made my way inside, feeling the buzz of excitement in the air. The place was abuzz with chatter and the clinking of glasses. I was weaving through the crowd when I bumped into someone unexpectedly—Cathy.