Chapter 1080:


    It fit her figure perfectly, highlighting her graceful shape. The hem featured a tasteful slit that revealed her long legs with every step, just enough to keep it intriguing. The green color gave off a cold, distant vibe, but on her, it added a touch of allure, making her appear like a serene, untouchable goddess. She was undeniably captivating, but her beauty felt sacred, beyond anyone’s reach.


    Nate sat on the sofa, his eyes following Corrine as she emerged. His gaze darkened slightly, and a flicker of something dangerous shed in his eyes.


    “Is this okay?” Corrine asked, adjusting the neckline of her dress.


    With her head held high, Corrine moved with effortless elegance. Nate’s eyes darkened, growing more intense. He stood up and walked over to her. “Change into something else.”


    “Does it not look good?” Corrine asked, ncing down at her dress.


    Nate wrapped his arm around her waist. “I just feel uneasy.”


    Corrine couldn’t help butugh. “That’s your reason?”


    “Please,” Nate leaned down, kissing her temple and speaking softly. “The wind at Moonlight za is strong. This dress is too thin. Change into something warmer, alright?”


    Ten minutester, after Nate’s gentle urging, Corrine had changed. Moonlight za wasn’t just a building; it was aplex of six buildings, all connected by a y of light and shadow. From above, theplex looked like a cluster of six shining stars. The auction for the day was taking ce in the main building.


    As they entered, a staff member led them to a VIP room. Corrine nced around at the old-fashioned decor, feeling as though she had stepped back in time.


    “What kind of interesting things are up for bid today?” she asked.


    “Moonlight za is different from most auction houses,” Nate replied, setting his cup down. “There’s no set list of items. Instead, they have a theme for every auction. And today’s theme? It’s a mystery auction. You don’t know what the items are until you buy them.”


    “A mystery auction?” Corrine’s eyes sparkled with excitement. This was her first time hearing about such an unusual concept, and now she was even more curious about the night’s event.


    As the auction started, Corrine leaned against the railing, peering down. At the center was a round table. Various stones of different sizesy on the table, eachbeled with a number.


    A butler arrived with a booklet, handing it to them. It listed the starting bids and price increments for each stone.


    As Corrine looked at it, a realization crossed her mind. It was a gamble with stones, possibly hiding valuable gems inside. This was the first time she’d seen such aplex setup for stone betting.


    Noticing her interest, Nate asked, “Want to go down and give it a try?”


    “Sure,” she replied.


    Corrine and Nate were just about to head downstairs when someone in the crowd grabbed a stone that caught his attention. The stone seemed fine but didn’t appear to justify the steep price the young man was offering.


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    Message from Noah: Sorry for beingte, triple chapters to make up for it dear ones. God loves you and Noah whishes you all the best. (?O?=)? ?


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