The Prison-Made Queen novel Chapter 211

Everyone’s gaze drifted, subtle or overt, toward the VIP box. Callahan Langley, the cold-faced tycoon known for his utter lack of interest in women, had actually dropped fifty million dollars for a woman?

"Isn't Mr. Langley famous for being indifferent to romance? Last time, the Lawson heiress publicly flirted with him, and he didn't even give her a glance. But now..."

"Who is she? To make Mr. Langley break his rules?"

"I heard her last name is Sloan. Is she from some hidden old-money family?"

Whispers spread through the crowd like wildfire.

After the auction ended, Leilani went backstage alone to handle the paperwork and fill in the delivery address.

Callahan had intended to go in with her, but she waved him off. "It’ll only take a few minutes. Just wait for me here."

Callahan looked at her for a moment before nodding. "Alright."

The moment Leilani walked into the backstage VIP room, she heard a lazy, amused voice.

"Ms. Sloan. What a coincidence."

Micah was leaning against the counter, toying with the pink diamond he had just won, a playful look in his eyes.

"It seems fate really wants us to meet."

The same old trick, over and over. Leilani didn't even bother to look up, walking straight to the staff member. "Hello, I'm here to pick up the 'Dragon's Blood Vine.'"

At this moment, Micah, seemingly worried the battlefield wasn't chaotic enough, chimed in to pour oil on the fire. "Ms. Sloan, what's the point of following a cold block of ice like Callahan? Why not consider me? If you consider coming with me..."

He dangled the pink diamond in his hand, his smile ambiguous. "This diamond can be a greeting gift."

Leilani finally looked up at him, her lips curling slightly. "Mr. Locke, you've tried this poaching routine twice now. Don't you get bored?"

Micah raised an eyebrow. "As long as you're willing to give me a chance, Ms. Sloan, I'd happily do it a hundred times."

Seeing this, Zoey seized the opportunity to mock her as well. "Ms. Sloan, the Langley family isn't something just anyone can climb into. A poor girl with no background like you... if you know what's good for you, you'll back off early!"

The two of them were singing the same tune, teaming up against her. Was she suffering this collateral damage just because of Callahan? Leilani let out a soft laugh, her gaze sweeping between the two of them.