Chapter 1400:


    At that moment, the auctioneer’s voice rang through the hall. “Now, for tonight’s grand finale. Introducing the Dreamlike Blue!”


    The Dreamlike Blue wasn’t just any essory—it was a legendary pair of sapphire cufflinks, renowned for both rarity and history. Each gem was one of a kind, unmatched anywhere in the world. Centuries ago, they had graced a king’s wrists, then vanished for a thousand years. Now they had resurfaced under the auction lights, drawing every eye in the room.


    Leaning toward Niks, Carol whispered, “Dani is here tonight for those cufflinks.”


    Niks’s eyebrows shot up. “Dani? She’s into cufflinks? That’s oddly specific—aren’t they more of a guy thing?”


    If anyone knew cufflinks, it was Hamilton. He had spent decades obsessively curating a private collection of the rarest pairs. He had even bought an entire vi just to disy them. At one auction, a powerful tycoon drove the bidding a thousand times above the starting price, yet Hamilton remained unfazed and imed the prize. In Oiscoll, everyone knew of his extravagant obsession.


    Niks narrowed his eyes. Was Dani trying to provoke his father? That would be a disaster. He clearly intended to win them tonight—and he wouldn’t back down.


    Carol gave him a sly smile. “Not quite. Cedric’s the one who wants them.”


    Niks blinked, caught off guard.


    Carol continued, “Cedric collects cufflinks too. Dani always spoils him, so tonight things are about to get very interesting.”


    Chaos never bothered Carol. In fact, she seemed to thrive on it, watching everything unfold like her own private show.


    Unlike her, Niks recognized the brutal patterns of Hamilton’s mind—cold control wrapped in charm, masked behind expensive suits and power ys.


    Turning to Dani, he murmured, “I don’t think it’s a good idea topete for the cufflinks. I don’t care how valuable they are—they’re still just essories. My father is not the type to let something go if it’s caught his eye. He’ll burn everything down to im it.”


    With a slow tilt of her head, Dani gave him a soft, unreadable smile. Her gaze drifted toward the velvet disy box beneath the auction lights. “And what makes you so sure that I’m any different?”


    Niks blinked, momentarily thrown. “What are you talking about?”


    Dani finally turned fully toward him, eyes unwavering. “You’re afraid of your father, aren’t you? You think no one can challenge him. But tonight, you’ll see it for yourself. Whoever stands across from me—him included—won’t win.”


    Up on stage, the auctioneer was still building anticipation, listing the cufflinks’ origin and craftsmanship.


    Meanwhile, Niks couldn’t take his eyes off Dani.


    Even after she looked away, the impression she left lingered. Something in the way she carried herself—so unshaken, so certain—rendered him speechless.


    In that single moment, Dani became blinding. He could barely stand to look at her, yet couldn’t look away.


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