Chapter 38 Thrilling
“Investigate Aylin’s identity in detail!”
Lloyd was stunned. Before he could say yes, the call was disconnected.
Lloyd was confused. Why should he investigate Aylin?
However, since Gavyn asked him to do this, what could he say? He could only bite the bullet and continue to investigate.
Gavyn walked back to the exhibition hall and met Waylon.
“Waylon, keep the Overview of the Sea for me. I’ll pay a high price for it.”
Waylon was puzzled. Usually, Gavyn did not like paintings. Why did he change today?
“What’s the situation? Why do you want the painting?”
“For business,” Gavyn replied coldly.
Waylon remembered that the young lady of the Koch family had returned, and her father liked paintings of this style. Back then, he bought quite a lot of paintings from him.
“Tsk. As expected of the youngest and the most promising president of the Delacruz Group. You are
a capable person, and you pay so much attention to details when talking about cooperation! However, it is unreasonable for me to keep the painting for you without permission?”
“3 million dollars.”
Upon hearing the price, Waylon immediately beamed with joy.
“With our relationship, how can this request be unreasonable? As long as you speak, I will keep it
for you!”
Gavyn snorted and went to the auction.
Waylon embraced the beautiful woman who was waiting near him and said with a frivolous smile, “Let’s go, I’ll take you to appreciate fairies!”
At the auction.
In VIP seats on the second floor.
Ryker raised his hand to feel the direction of the wind coming out of the air conditioner. He frowned. slightly, took off his coat, and draped it over Aylin’s shoulders.
“Aylin, is the filming time for the endorsement confirmed?”
The coat Aylin was wearing still carried warmth that did not belong to her. Her nose was filled with
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Ryker’s scent.
This smell…
She was lost in thought for a moment, then shook her head and frowned. “The sample hasn’t been.
given to me yet. Those good-for-nothings are too slow!”
“Don’t be angry. I may have a few events to attend later. I am afraid that I will delay the shooting time. When the time is confirmed, just inform me.”
Ryker’s voice was gentle, and he looked at Aylin with tenderness.
Opposite them was where Haleigh and her people were.
Ryker glanced at them indifferently.
They had been together for three years, but they didn’t know Aylin’s identity. They were either bad at reading people or
nable.
He looked forward to their expressions after knowing Aylin’s true identity.
Laila was surprised that Aylin and Ryker would be so close to them. Seeing the two being so
intimate, she
slightly.
wh
She couldn’t figure out such an
nding man like Ryker would like a poor girl!
“Mrs. Delacruz, Ms. Koch is lucky enough to find such an outstanding man.”
Haleigh didn’t expect that Aylin would appear in the VIP seats and be so intimate with another man!
Sl*t! Since Aylin embarrassed her, she would not let her off the h**k after a while!
Carmen sneered and said in a sarcastic tone, “Yo, you’re so shameless even in public.”
Aylin and Ryker acted as if they didn’t hear anything and continued their conversation.
Carmen was about to stand up and step forward in anger, but he was stopped by Laila.
“Why bother with this kind of person?”
Carmen said in a huff, “Laila, you have a good temper so you can endure it for so long! If it were me, I would have started a fight with her!”
At this time, the auction downstairs began.
Laila immediately pulled Carmen to sit down.
Some pleasantries were spoken, and the host immediately changed the topic.
The auctioneer cleared his throat and said, “The first exhibition item we have today is called
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Happiness. As suggested by its name, this painting represents the happiness of marriage and family. The starting price is 50 thousand dollars. Let’s start the auction now!”
“So thousand dollars.”
Haleigh made the first bid with her eyes flashing with joy.
How could she miss such a good painting?
“Laila, I will take this painting and give it to you! I wish you and Gavyn to be together forever and have a happy marriage.”
Haleigh held Laila’s hand, her eyes full of love.
Ryker saw this scene. He glanced at Aylin.
Seeing her expressionless face, he felt even more distressed.
Since Gavyn was so heartless, he didn’t have a reason to hold back!
“160 thousand dollars.”
A male voice sounded.
Haleigh immediately looked over.
She looked at Ryker in disbelief.
Was he kidding? She wanted this painting because she would give it to her son and daughter-in-law. Why did he want it?
Suddenly, Haleigh’s expression changed. Could it be that he wanted to marry Aylin?
Laila was also surprised. She thought that Ryker only found Aylin interesting. What did he mean? To show his feelings for her?
“320 thousand dollars!”
Haleigh immediately raised the price.
She couldn’t let this couple achieve their purpose!
Did they want to have a happy marriage?
Bah! Only her son would have a happy marriage!
“800 thousand!”
Ryker’s voice sounded again.
Everyone present gasped. 800 thousand would be the highest price for this painting, and the one
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offering a higher price would be a fool.
Gavyn returned to his seat and saw through Ryker’s thoughts.
Malicious competition.
It was a common thing in auctions.
“Mom, don’t raise the price again.” Gavyn reminded her in a deep voice.
Haleigh hesitated for a moment. She could see that Gavyn had a long face. She was afraid that if she continued, she would make him angry.
Unexpectedly, Carmen stood up.
“Mom! How can we lose to them? Isn’t this a gift for Gavyn and Laila? We can’t let them get it. Otherwise, they’ll be c****y in front of us!”
As soon as Haleigh heard this, she raised her paddle again.
“A million!”
Haleigh looked at Ryker proudly.
No matter how rich a model was, he would not spend so much money on a divorced woman.
“Forget it, Ryker. It’s too expensive. We won’t take it.”
Aylin sat leisurely with her hand on her chin. Her seemingly anxious tone was heard by the people
next door, but her expression did not change.
Ryker had a smile on his face. He deliberately raised his voice and laughed, “Everything will be worth it if it’s for you. In the future, we’ll hang it in our house and let the guests appreciate it!”
With that, he raised his paddle.
“1.6 million!”
When Haleigh heard the two whispering sweet nothings to each other, she immediately raised the
paddle as if she was drunk.
“8 million!”
When Haleigh named that price, everyone sighed.
“Oh my! This isn’t the work of a famous artist, but someone offered 8 million for it!”
“It’s shocking. No matter how rich a family is, they can’t afford to squander like this!”
Carmen rolled her eyes and whispered in Haleigh’s ear, “Mom, stop after this round and let them
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be the s**ker!”
Unexpectedly, Ryker did not intend to continue.
He sighed and looked at Haleigh. “It seems that you want this painting so much. How can I take that away from you?”
Haleigh was stunned. What did this mean?
Could it be that he did not intend to continue bidding?
The auctioneer was excited. 8 million! His commission would be at least 160 thousand dollars!
“Does anyone else want to raise the price?” The auctioneer looked at the second floor with a shaking voice.
The crowd no longer raised the price.
“S million going once, 8 million going twice, S million going for the third time! Deal! Congratulations to this lady for buying this painting!”
The moment the hammer was smashed against the table, there was a thunderous sound.
Haleigh was furious. She covered her chest and fainted.