The Divorce Prescription (Celina and Adam) novel Chapter 411

Their eyes met each other's from across the room.

Declan wore a mask, making it impossible to read his expression. Yet, even through the disguise, his gaze was as cold and distant as ever—looking at Hailey as though she were a complete stranger.

The host laughed and said, "Ladies, please, let's keep your excitement in check. Here's how it works—only one of you will have the privilege of touching our handsome centerpiece. Who will it be? That's for you to decide. Place your bids. The highest offer wins."

Immediately, the wealthy women around her started bidding.

"Ten thousand dollars."

"30 thousand dollars."

"50 thousand dollars."

"100 thousand dollars."

The price skyrocketed to one hundred thousand in no time, leaving Robin in disbelief. "100 thousand dolalrs just to touch him? Is this guy made of gold or something? Has everyone completely lost it?"

At that moment, Hailey raised her hand. "I bid 200 thousand dollars!"

With that, she instantly drove the price up.

Celine and Robin both turned to Hailey, with Robin giving her a subtle tug. "Hailey, why are you joining in on this madness?"

Hailey's almond-shaped eyes stayed locked on Declan on the stage. "I'll bid 200 thousand dollars. I want to touch him."

Declan looked down at Hailey, sensing the boldness in her voice.

With her 200-thousand-dollar bid, she effortlessly surpassed the other wealthy women, all for the chance to touch him.

While observing Declan, Celine quickly pieced things together. The only person who could make Hailey act like this was undoubtedly him.

A brief silence swept through the room before the bidding continued.

"I'll bid 500 thousand dollars!"

"I'll bid one million dollars!"

Hailey was taken aback.

She hadn't brought that much cash with her today. Without a second thought, she grabbed Celine's arm. "Celine, please lend me some money! I'll pay you back as soon as we get home."

As the crowd moved, someone accidentally bumped into Celine.

"Celine!" Robin gasped.

Celine braced herself, expecting to fall, but a strong arm quickly wrapped around her waist, holding her firmly.

She looked up and found herself face-to-face with Adam, his strikingly handsome features just inches away.

He had arrived.

"Mr. Alvarez, what are you doing here?" Celine asked, her voice wavering slightly.

Adam's expression was cold. The bar at this restaurant was designed for wealthy women to indulge themselves, but seeing them bid for a male escort seemed almost laughable to him.

"Is this some kind of game for you? And why is my card in your hands? Who are you trying to win over?"

Celine froze, caught off guard.

She quickly stood and said, "I didn't choose anyone. It was Hailey who wanted to."