Chapter 494 Attending the Auction

• Hansel was not only troubled by the Cursemaster's presence but also by the looming threat of the curse's fulfilment ...
• Meanwhile, Milly was being overwhelmed by a chorus of six voices, their constant chatter causing her ears to ring. At her limit, she raised her hand in a gesture of pause and said, "Stop! You've misunderstood. I'm not asking for a real boyfriend! I meant pretend! Just pretend to be my boyfriend!"
• Before the Burnetts could react, Hansel interjected, "Even pretending is not an option."