The Unshackled King (by David Wu) novel Chapter 125

Even a child could figure out that anyone Bjorn treated with such respect must come from somewhere significant.

But what puzzled everyone most was how Stefan, an ex-con who had just gotten out of prison, could possibly know someone like Nina. She was a woman who seemed almost heaven-sent.

Once the situation was handled, Bjorn turned to Nina with an apologetic smile.

"Nina, this one's on me. I should've been more careful. You did me the favor of coming tonight, and this is what happens. I promise, nothing like this will ever happen again."

Nina smiled back, "Don't blame yourself. It's nothing. You're the host tonight—I know you're busy. Don't worry about us."

Bjorn nodded. Then he looked at Stefan. "Grandmaster Bryant, my apologies for the unpleasantness."

Stefan's tone was casual. "You're too kind. They're just a bunch of nobodies trying to stir up trouble. It doesn't bother me at all."

Marcus and Zoey had already slunk off to the side, but they still caught Stefan's remark.

Marcus' face turned bright red, then dark with rage. He was seething. Stefan had basically just called him a nobody.

Marcus fumed inwardly.

Just some ex-con loser. Who does he think he's playing? Riding that woman's coattails and acting like he's actually someone.

He was burning with fury and envy. He couldn't understand how Stefan knew someone like Nina—so important that even Bjorn treated her gently, and stunningly beautiful. The only woman who could rival her was Sara.

Zoey was also humiliated beyond words. Janet had slapped her in public, ruining her makeup. But with Nina's obvious importance, she didn't dare even think about revenge.

Zoey asked quietly, "Mr. Winter, who is that woman? Do you know?"

Marcus shook his head. "No idea. I'll ask around later. The auction's about to start—let's find our seats."

Zoey nodded. She couldn't stand being here any longer anyway. The two of them slipped away.

Meanwhile, Bjorn personally escorted Stefan and Nina to the front row, seating them in the best center spots.

Bjorn smiled at them and said, "Nina, Grandmaster Bryant, make yourselves comfortable. The auction's about to begin. I need to handle some behind-the-scenes matters. Once it's over, we'll have a proper chat."

Stefan looked up and found himself pleasantly surprised. Walking toward him with a beaming smile was none other than Megan.

Megan wore a black low-cut dress that highlighted her delicate, refined features. Her mature, voluptuous figure was stunning, each step creating a mesmerizing ripple effect. Her long hair was loosely pinned with a hair clip, giving her a lazy, alluring look. Under the lights, her radiant smile was enough to leave anyone spellbound.

Nina's beauty was elegant and noble, while Megan's was mature and irresistibly seductive.

Stefan smiled calmly, "Ms. Davis. What a coincidence indeed."

By now, Megan had reached them and gracefully taken the seat to Stefan's right.

Stefan's left side was occupied by Nina. So there he was, sandwiched between two of Mound City's most stunning women.

When Megan walked over, every guest in the venue had already noticed her. How could anyone ignore such a mature, captivating beauty?

More than a few men in the audience stared openly, their eyes glazing over.