Chapter 314\u00a0<\/p>\n
Backstage, Mr. Lawson was watching the auction on a monitor. Hearing Larissa\u2019s comment, he responded immediately, \u201cOf course, Ms. Judson! Consider it done.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Finley, who had come backstage to find him, was baffled by Mr. Lawson\u2019s eager compliance.\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cMr. Lawson, you and Larissa seem to be well\u2013acquainted.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Mr. Lawson smiled professionally. \u201cWe are. Ms. Judson is my lucky charm.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cLucky charm? What do you mean by that?\u201d Finley asked, growing more confused.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Honora, tired of hearing about Larissa, interrupted, \u201cFinley, let\u2019s just ask about the poison expert. You condition can\u2019t wait.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
More importantly, she needed to get her face back.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Putting aside his curiosity, Finley turned back to Mr. Lawson. \u201cYou told me the poison expert would be at the auction today. Has she arrived yet?\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Mr. Lawson\u2019s eyes, still fixed on the monitor, crinkled with a mischievous smile. \u201cOh, she\u2019s here. The poison expert is your dear sister, Larissa.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u2026\u00a0<\/p>\n
Out in the auction hall, Avril burst out laughing. \u201cHahahaha\u2026 Larissa, your words are absolutely savage!\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Laughter rippled through the other private suites as well.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Garrick was so furious he could have spit blood. Even the woman beside him couldn\u2019t suppress a smile.\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cWhat the hell are you laughing at?\u201d Garrick snarled, turning on her. \u201cDid you think you could escape me?\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
The woman froze, her eyes widening. \u201cGarrick, you\u2019re going back on your word!\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Unable to vent his rage on Larissa, he directed it at her. \u201cI gave you a chance, and that was your good fortune! Dozens of women throw themselves at me, so don\u2019t you dare play innocent!\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
The woman gritted her teeth and stood up to leave, but Garrick\u2019s bodyguards grabbed her before she could take two steps.\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cLet go of me!\u201d she struggled, but the difference in strength was too great.\u00a0<\/p>\n
All traces of false affection had vanished from Garrick\u2019s eyes, replaced by pure contempt. \u201cThinking of leaving? Not a chance. Not until you\u2019ve served your purpose tonight.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
The woman knew she was trapped. Her only hope was the heiress who had stood up to Garrick.\u00a0<\/p>\n
With a surge of desperation, she stomped her high heel onto one bodyguard\u2019s foot and bit down hard on the other\u2019s wrist. As they recoiled in pain, she wrenched herself free, lunged for the console, and slammed her hand on the microphone button, screaming, \u201cHelp me!\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
08:50\u00a0<\/p>\n
Chapter 314\u00a0<\/p>\n
All eyes turned to their suite.\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cWhat\u2019s going on?\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cProbably just Garrick and his latest girl playing games. Best not to get involved.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Garrick reacted instantly, slapping the woman across the face and quickly shutting off the microphone.\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cLeila Baylor, I\u2019ve given you too much leeway! Do you really think anyone here would dare to save you?\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Leila fell to the floor, but she ignored the pain and looked desperately toward Larissa\u2019s suite for any sign of a reaction.\u00a0<\/p>\n
But the heiress remained seated, perfectly still.\u00a0<\/p>\n
His mood completely soured, Garrick had no desire to stay at the auction any longer. He stood up, ordered his bodyguards to take the woman, and stormed out of the suite.\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cOh my god! He was forcing her! She wasn\u2019t with him willingly!\u201d Avril exclaimed, aghast. \u201cThat bastard is inhuman!\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
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