A Life Debt Repaid novel (John and Cordy) novel Chapter 404

Jessica then added, "Now, before the charity auction, I have prepared a little social session for everyone."

She certainly gained everyone's attention upon that announcement. Every pair of eyes were on her as she continued, "We’ll be picking ladies present at random and auctioning her first dance for the night. As with other proceeds, proceeds of this dance auction would be donated to the charity organization under Stuart Holdings."

The ballroom grew a little restless—it was the first time they heard about auctioning a dance!

But come to think of it, this was a charity ball;the more the proceeds, the better it was. In comparison, how said proceeds were obtained was certainly secondary in importance.

Moreover, those who were taking part weren’t here for the auctioned items—they were just donating for the sake of glorifying themselves and their businesses.

"Is there any lady who would like to volunteer?" Jessica asked onstage.

The ladies below stage were whispering amongst each other. Some were raring to go, but they wouldn’t dare to step up for the sake of propriety.

At the same time, Patrick whispered into Cordy’s ears, "Are you going? I’ll bid without a limit."

"You're mental." Cordy rolled her eyes at him, but he simply shrugged.

Two minutes passed, but no lady was going onstage, perhaps having been waiting for each other to do it first.

"Since there are no volunteers, I’ll pick by random," Jessica said, not letting things cool off. "Now, I’ll pick two so that the ladies won't feel awkward being singled out. And since everyone present has their own auction number for the night, I’ll call out two numbers at random. If your number is called, I would like you to come forward. Your first dance would hence be auctioned."

"Alright!" Someone from the crowd exclaimed in approval, and most agreed with the idea.

Jessica then said, "Well then, let's go with…Number 36?"

Every lady in the ballroom looked down to check their number; soon, a small voice could be heard saying, "Here."