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    Bruno’s promise slightly calmed Calvin’s previously agitated

    heart.

    “Can you get me all the preferences of her close family members tonight? It shouldn’t be too hard, right?

    “Don’t drag your feet—get it done tonight!”

    Bruno gritted his teeth. “Fine!”

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    Ka went back to discuss it with her business partner, but the partner only wanted to focus on design, so she would only invest 40%, leaving the remaining 60% of the funding to Ka.

    Thus, Ka had already started thinking about how to get those wealthy socialites to patronize her business.

    “Mark, are there any major banquetsing up soon?”

    The mention of banquets gave Mark a bit of psychological

    trauma.

    Here are some. Do you want to go?”

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    “Of course. I need to drum up some business for my clothing

    store.”

    Mark pondered for a moment. “Fine, but you must stick close to me the entire time.”

    The security level for this banquet would be much higher than the one hosted by the Austin family—no one without an

    invitation would be allowed in.

    Ka smiled, her eyes curving into crescents, “No problem.”

    *****

    Calvin looked through the information Bruno had provided. Among Ka’s family members, the only one he could get close to was Mark, who already detested him to the extreme.

    John rarely went out, only asionally attending auctions to bid on antiques.

    Calvin smirked, immediately called his grandfather, and then

    contacted Bruno.

    John was seventy–one, still in good health,

    Apanied by his butler and bodyguards, he attended the

    auction.

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    “I heard someone is actually going to sell that emerald this time?”

    “Yes, sir. Nearly 16 carats, sourced from Colombia.”

    John was passionate about rare gemstones and was determined to win this one.

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    As soon as the emerald was presented, the bidding started at 10 million dors.

    John pursued relentlessly, and the final hammer price settled at nearly 100 million dors.

    When the auction house delivered it, they unexpectedly included an additional gift—an antique vase.

    “Wasn’t this vase bought by an American collector?”

    This vase’s technique wasplex but not exceptionally valuable. However, because it had once been used by the royal family, its worth doubled, and it was a one–of–a–kind piece.

    The auction house representative smiled, “The owner said this is a gift for you, an extra inclusion with the main lot.”

    John chuckled, “So generous, huh?”

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    He hired an appraiser to examine it and confirmed it was indeed a genuine antique, not a replica.

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    John grew intensely curious about the owner and instructed his butler to investigate.

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    Back at the hotel, Bruno asked Calvin, “Why didn’t you just have the auction house tell him outright that the vase was from you?”

    Calvin rolled his eyes. “What if he thought I had ulterior motives?b” /b

    Bruno scoffed, “And if he finds out on his own, won’t he still suspect you?”

    Calvin couldn’t be bothered to exin further.

    Exining to an idiot was just a waste of time.

    Calvin deliberately dined at John’s favorite restaurant and, as expected, was summoned to meet him.

    Calvin was polite andposed. “Sir Lewis, what brings you to call for me?b” /b

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    John scrutinized Calvin. “I heard you’re Ka’s ex–boyfriend.‘

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    Calvin gave a slight nod. “That’s correct.”

    “Was that antique yours?”

    A faint smile touched Calvin’s eyes. “Yes.”

    “Why? Trying to win me over? You’ve chosen the wrong method.”

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    Calvin shook his head. “My grandfather also enjoys collecting such pieces. But when we heard some people looked down on American collectors, he had me pick out a couple of items to show them what real treasures are.

    “However, he didn’t want this piece to be auctioned off, so I decided to gift it to someone who truly appreciates it.”

    In the end, it was still Calvin trying to curry favor, but John found the exnation immensely satisfying.

    “You’re not bad, kid. But you hurt my granddaughter before, so I can’t help you.”

    Calvin maintained his faint smile. “That’s alright. As long as you like those two pieces, that’s enough.”

    John said nothing more and let Calvin leave.

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    Calvin’s grandfather had no idea that the two priceless items he’d lent Calvin had just been squandered like this.

    *****

    John returned home and asked, “Ka, how have things been with Brunotely?”

    “Not bad.”

    John didn’t press further, but he saw right through Ka’s perfunctory tone.

    That evening, Ka changed into a pale pink ribbed gown, paired with sapphires, looking like a mermaid emerging from a pink ocean.

    She made her entrance closely following Mark, inevitably drawing many eyes.

    Ka’s tall frame carried the dress wlessly. She moved gracefully beside Mark as he introduced her to his connections.

    Sure enough, someone asked where she’d gotten her gown.

    “This is from my own brand, Azaci Fleur. If you like it, you’re wee to visit the store when it opens.”

    She felt her attendance today wasn’t in vain–she’d already

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    collected at least ten socialites‘ numbers.

    These weren’t just contacts. They were potential high–end

    clients.

    The banquet had been uneventful until suddenly,motion erupted from the second–floor lounge.

    “What’s going on, Mark?”

    Mark shook his head. “Ignore it.”

    Ka naturally didn’t go to gawk, as her goal today was to attract clients.