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Chapter 82 The Apple of My Eye 

The moment Alexander headed for the stage, Emily’s nerves went haywire. 

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Without a second thought, she blurted out, “Hey, Alexander! What are you up to? Get off that stage right now!” 

The outburst caught Ethan and Nancy’s attention. 

Alexander heard it, too, yet he pressed on, striding onto the stage and grabbing the mic from the auctioneer. 

Up on the platform, he shot a cocky look at the crowd below and announced, “I’m putting in 110 million dollars! Any takers? No matter how much you hike it, I’m staying in the game!” 

His declaration sent shockwaves through the room. 

By making such a bold move, he’d challenged Ethan directly. 

Down in the audience, Emily’s insides knotted. 

She knew Ethan was no slouch, and this was something Nancy 

had set her heart on. 

Alexander’s move was a clear challenge, but it seemed a risky play that could end badly for both sides. 

Although Emily wanted to stop him, all she could do was watch helplessly. 

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As the tension mounted, the crowd started whispering. 

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Some figured Ethan, with his deep pockets, would surely raise 

the stakes. 

Others thought it was a fool’s errand and he’d back off. 

Nancy, sitting quietly, had her hands sweating. 

A loss here meant losing to Emily 

This showdown between the men was also a silent battle 

between the two women. 

All eyes were on Ethan as the auctioneer started the countdown. 

When the hammer fell for the last time, Ethan stayed mum. 

The result was clear, and the crowd let out a collective gasp. 

Some said Ethan had made the smart call, but others thought a guy of his wealth should’ve gone all in. 

Ethan ignored the buzz, sitting calmly and eyeing Alexander on 

stage. 

Nancy felt a twinge of disappointment but held her tongue. 

Losing with dignity was the way to go, and she didn’t think Ethan had made a bad move. 

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On the flip side, even though Emily had won the unspoken duel, she felt more on edge than ever. 

As she sat in her seat, a cold shiver ran down her spine. 

After descending from the stage, Alexander returned to his seat. Noticing Emily in a daze, he smiled and leaned over. “Not happy?” he asked. 

Rather than responding verbally, Emily fixed her gaze on him and inquired, “Ready to head back?” 

Alexander reached up, twirling a wisp of her stray hair around his finger. As he leaned in closer, a playful smile appeared on his face. “What’s the rush? Eager to go to the hotel with me?” 

Emily’s face flushed scarlet. She glared at Alexander, her silent anger evident in her eyes. 

Just then, the host declared the resumption of the auction. 

Alexander knew exactly what had riled Emily up, yet he chose to steer clear of the topic. 

Since the auction was still ongoing, Emily couldn’t leave without permission. She had no choice but to sit it out. 

Sensing her discomfort, Alexander lost interest in further bidding. 

Finally, the auction came to an end. The waitstaff guided the guests to another hall, where an array of refreshments awaited: 3/5 

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wine, champagne, fruits, desserts, and snacks. 

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Alexander and Emily joined the crowd. Once inside, they were immediately surrounded. 

“Mr. Lessing, who’s this stunner? Not gonna introduce her? Scared we’ll steal her away?” one of them jested. 

“Nah, he just likes to keep his treasures to himself,” another chimed in. 

“True that! Mr. Lessing’s always been secretive,” added a third. 

These were Alexander’s business associates, so a bit of banter was par for the course. 

But Alexander took it to heart. He pulled Emily to his side and proudly announced, “This is no ordinary lady. She’s the apple of my eye.” 

The onlookers burst into laughter, clearly skeptical. 

Alexander had a reputation for his flirtatious ways, and they’d heard similar declarations before 

Emily, familiar with his antics, didn’t take it to heart. 

Seeing their disbelief, Alexander insisted, “I’m dead serious.” 

“Sure, sure. The apple of your eye” they replied, chuckling. 

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one of them asked. 

Alexander usually took things in stride, but this time, their dismissal stung. On reflection, he understood why they were skeptical. After all, his past wasn’t exactly perfect. 

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