The runaway groom novel (Irene and Isaac) novel Chapter 449

Chapter 449

Irene panicked and quickly turned away, fearful that she would be recognized.

Mick noticed that, and shifted his body to keep her hidden, while asking quietly, "What's wrong?'

"A familiar face," Irene replied softly, even as she slid another peek at the man.

There was no mistaking it-that was Harvey Gooding.

She never expected him to show up there!

Nonetheless, Mick told her, "Don’t worry. He's not going to notice-the hall is quite dimly lit and you're wearing a mask."

Irene was actually just too surprised to see Harvey there and became nervous. Still, she quickly calmed down, and thought to herself that he would not notice her since she was sitting behind him.

Moreover, he probably would not recognize her after what had happened to her face anyway.

Soon, the auction began, with the host giving a simple speech before proceeding to the auction proper.

Most items auctioned for the day could be categorized into an assortment of antiques and jewelry, with the first one being a tapestry.

It was a regular auction, but there was no assurance offered that the auctioned items were genuine-the attendants had to rely on their abilities for appraisals and prior experience.

Mick appeared calm, seemingly uninterested in the tapestry.

Irene did not know how this stuff worked, but she was here anyway, and simply watched how things went.

Mick then told her, "Most of the items they lead with tend to be trinkets not even worth collecting, since they would save the best for last. Moreover, I've attended enough auctions to know that there will always be a couple of irreplaceable treasures, and I heard through the grapevine that there's a castle to be sold too."

Irene raised a brow and whispered, "They auction buildings too?"

"Of course!" Mick chuckled. "It's supposedly the estate of a Fraconican noble's heir, and he's selling it to cover his losses."

Their voices somehow drew Harvey's attention just then.

He turned around, and frowned when he saw the woman wearing a face mask.

What was all the mystery about?

He actually became curious.

On the other hand, Irene quickly looked downward when she spotted Harvey looking at her, and then turned away, using the excuse of looking at the auctioneer as he accepted a bid.

The second item was soon brought forward: an emerald brooch of significant clarity.

Mick was clearly interested, but did not make a bid.

That was when the attendants sitting near the entrance became restless, seemingly because someone important just arrived.