Chapter 361



Soon, Liza brought some news. “Our informants said the Reeves family is planning to make a move in the political arena. Mrs. Charlene Martel from the Martel family is hosting a birthday banquet in a week.

She has always had a deep love for paintings. Coincidentally, we have just acquired a highly sought-after ancient painting. The Reeves family is eager to get their hands on it. Should we consider not displaying it tomorrow?”

“Why on earth should we not display it?” Kallie raised an eyebrow, a thoughtful expression crossing her face.

“In fact, we should do the exact opposite. We need to showcase it prominently and create a buzz around it. Spread the word that Mrs. Martel has a special fondness for this painting. Let’s turn up the heat and make it a challenge for the Reeves family to get it.”

“Understood.”

On the day of the auction, Kallie insisted on being there despite her ongoing recovery.

As Kallie was about to leave, Sophie dashed out and seized her hand.

“Mommy, please don’t go,” Sophie’s large, earnest eyes pleaded with Kallie. “You should rest at home.”

gαℓησν𝒆𝓁s․com is full of thrilling adventures Kallie stroked Sophie’s hair soothingly. “Sophie, there’s no need to worry. I’ll be back before you know it.”

Sophie’s lips quivered, tears brimming in her eyes.

“I’m scared you’ll get hurt if you go.”

Kallie’s heart twisted with pain. The car incident from a few days prior had not only frightened Tyrone but Sophie as well, leading to Sophie’s nights being haunted by nightmares for days.

In Sophie’s dreams, she would call out for Kallie, terrified that Kallie wouldn’t be there when she awoke.

“Sweetheart,” Kallie murmured as she embraced Sophie tightly. “I promise I’ll be careful. You need to stay here with your great-grandpa, okay? When I get back, we’ll go out and have fun together.”

It wasn’t until then that Sophie released Kallie’s hand, though her voice was tinged with reluctance.

“Mommy, don’t break your promise, or you have to make it up to me.”

With a smile, Kallie reassured Sophie once more.

Upon reaching the auction house, Kallie half-expected the No. 1 private room to be taken as usual. To her surprise, Errol had reserved it just for her.

Errol ushered Kallie into the No. 1 private room. With a slight frown, Kallie said, “You didn’t have to reserve this room just for me. Business comes first, after all.”

Errol offered a reassuring smile. “Actually, no one booked it today.”

Kallie wasn’t convinced by his explanation. As she passed the No. 2 private room, a string of curses spilled out. She surmised that Errol’s fiancée had arrived and was evidently upset.

Casting a glance at Errol, Kallie suggested, “You seem worn out lately. How about I give you a day off? Spend some time with your fiancée, perhaps?”

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