CHAPTER 81

Chapter 81

“You can still call me Nina,” Nina said, “You suddenly changed how you address me. I’m a bit uncomfortable, especially since we’re outside and there are many people watching.”

Quincy didn’t understand. They were clearly husband and wife, so why keep it a secret?

But it was their business, and he didn’t want to pry.

He simply complied with Nina’s request, “Okay, Nina.”

Nina finished eating and headed towards the auction area.

Suddenly, she bumped into someone. Following her professional habit, Nina apologized first, “Sorry for bumping into you.

“It’s okay, Nina, thank you for that glass of lemon water.”

She looked up and surprisingly, it was Penelope.

Nina politely greeted, “Penelope.”

Penelope smiled faintly and shook hands with her warmly, “Nina, you look beautiful today. No wonder Mr. York is infatuated with you.”

Nina immediately clarified the situation, “No, Penelope, please don’t misunderstand. I’m Mr. York’s secretary, just his companion. Mr. York is already married. I’m just a humble secretary, let’s not have more people misunderstand.”

Penelope looked at Nina for a while before replying, “I spoke out of turn. I hope you don’t

mind.”

“I don’t,” Nina said, “It’s about to start, Penelope, please go in first.

“Okay.”

After a brief exchange, they entered the venue one after the other.

The main focus was on this charity auction.

There wasn’t anything special; the York Corporation held it annually.

All proceeds would be donated to the charity foundation established by the York Corporation for children in rural areas.

She looked for Nash’s figure and saw him with Miranda, chatting happily with a director. They seemed to be enjoying their conversation.

She stopped in her tracks, hesitant to approach.

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She also overheard the gossip of bystanders.

Despite Nash admitting to his marriage, his connection with Miranda remained subject to speculation.

Unsure of the identity of the woman behind him, but undoubtedly, the patron behind Miranda must be Nash.

Was there any need for doubt?

Clearly not.

Nina seemed indifferent on the surface, but her gaze occasionally drifted towards them.

It wasn’t until the auction officially began that they separated.

Miranda wasn’t sitting with Nash, but she was by Sally’s side. This made it clear that despite her previous mistake, Miranda had a close relationship with the York family. At least Sally seemed very pleased with her.

“What are you thinking about?” Nash noticed her daydreaming.

Nina snapped out of it, “Nothing, I just saw you talking with someone earlier, seemed like a director. I didn’t know

your focus would be on the entertainment company”

Nash sat down, nonchalant, “Just a chat.

With that simple sentence, Nina understood. He was indeed interested in this aspect.

Was it because Miranda wanted to enter the entertainment industry that he paid so much attention?

She suddenly remembered Penelope. With Nash backing Miranda, things must have been smooth sailing for her, and she probably snagged quite a few resources from her. As the auction progressed, the first item up for bidding was jewelry.

Before long, she heard Sally say, “Miranda, do you like this piece of jewelry? If you do, I’ll bid

for it.”

Miranda replied, “Sally, it’s unnecessary. It’s too extravagant, I’ve already caused you enough. trouble.”

“As long as you like it, I’m happy. What trouble? No trouble at all!” Sally was eager, and she raised her paddle to bid two million.

It was a sapphire necklace