Said I didn’t Love Him But I Lied

Hearing that they were going to an auction, Selena became rather excited. “I want to go, too.”

She had attended auctions several times. There were a lot of items being auctioned off, but the prices were just way beyond her budget.

Although she couldn’t buy anything, it was fun to see different things.

Just as Everleigh was about to refuse, Ysabelle said, “If you want to follow us, go and change then. Remember to wear an evening gown.”

“Ysabelle…” Everleigh asked worriedly. She was concerned that she was bringing too many people along.

Ysabelle understood her concerns. Despite this, she had heard about Selena before. She was an artist, so events like that were definitely suitable for her.

Moreover, she was from the Trevino family. If Ysabelle was to refuse, others would think that the Meyer family was selfish.

Selena felt a little awkward. She was so excited that she had forgotten who was the one being invited.

Abraham felt that it was a little inappropriate as well. Everleigh was considered a member of the Meyer family, so it was understandable for her to go. However, Selena wasn’t. If she went with them, people would gossip about it.This content provided by N(o)velDrama].[Org.

Ysabelle could sense their thoughts, so she chuckled, “This auction is open to the public and anyone can attend it. In other words, the organizers want to gain popularity. They will be happier if more people show up. Don’t worry, as long as it’s not a closed event, anyone can go.”

“Alright then, let me get changed.” Selena was delighted to hear that. She got up and went straight to her room to change.

Abraham sighed, “I’ve really spoiled her.”

“It’s normal for girls to be like that, Mr. Trevino. There’s nothing to be embarrassed about,” Ysabelle piped up.

Selena was fast-moving. A few minutes later, she came out of her room, dressed in a light green evening gown.

Ysabelle was rather impressed. She had to admit that artists had strong and elegant auras.

When the three of them arrived at the venue of the auction, everyone looked at them. One was wearing a black evening gown, giving off a strong aura. The other was dressed in a multi-colored evening dress, looking pure and gentle. The third one wore a light green evening dress, looking graceful and elegant.

When the three of them walked in, everyone was talking about them.

“Which family are these three ladies from?”

“I don’t know, but they’re all gorgeous.”

“Yeah, let’s find out later.”

Ysabelle was used to such occasions, so she led the two sisters into the hall.

The ambience inside wasn’t dark, but it looked more like a banquet hall instead. A plethora of delicious dishes was served.

“Isn’t it supposed to be a formal occasion?” Selena whispered.

The corners of Ysabelle’s lips curled up as she explained, “It’s because this is an open auction, so everyone attending is either rich or noble. They have to serve the guests well. Otherwise, who would want to come again?”

Selena finally understood. Sure enough, her experience was a little limited, and there were many things that she didn’t know.

Everleigh, on the other hand, remained calm. She looked around as Theodore had mentioned before that Wilson would be there. She was trying to spot him.

“Who are you looking for?” Ysabelle noticed that she had been looking around since they entered the hall, as if she was looking for someone.

“I’m looking for Wilson Godfrey. I heard that he is attending, too.” As soon as Everleigh finished speaking, she spotted Wilson talking with a few other people in a corner.

Ysabelle looked over, and saw that the person standing next to him was one of the organizers of the auction.

Her gaze dimmed as she immediately understood what was going on.

“It doesn’t matter. You’re representing the Meyer family now, so you don’t have to worry about anyone else.” Ysabelle had heard about Everleigh’s story from Felicia.

No one could believe what had happened in the Godfrey family. It was filled with cruelty and ruthlessness.

Even the parents were cruel and heartless towards their own children. Wilson was putting his own sons into so much trouble over and over again, and they had almost lost their lives.

Everleigh lowered her head and remained silent.

Shortly after, Annie entered the hall, too. The ballroom was filled with people from Ocpeace City as well as foreigners.

The venue of the auction was decided by the organizers.

When Annie saw Everleigh, her eyes lit up as she walked over to her and greeted, “Miss Trevino, it’s nice to see you again.”

“It’s been a long time since we last met, Miss Lawson.”

“Why didn’t I see you when I previously visited the Jenkins family? I even asked Mr. Jenkins about you,” Annie smiled courteously. She looked natural and generous, so no one could spot anything wrong about her.

Everleigh chuckled, “I’ve been quite busy at the hospital lately, so I couldn’t go there that day.”

“Well, I really hope to see you there. Alexander has been talking about you many times now,” Annie wasn’t hesitant at all. She was talking exactly about the recent incident in the Jenkins family.

Ysabelle, on the other hand, frowned when she saw Annie’s expression.

Only then did Annie notice her. She smiled and greeted, “Nice to meet you, Miss Meyer.”

“Miss Lawson, you’re here, too. I heard that you returned to Ocpeace City a long time ago.”

“This piece of land is very important to my family, so of course I have to take it seriously. Miss Meyer, please have mercy on me later,” Annie said in a playful tone, as if she was begging Ysabelle to go easy on her during the bidding.

Ysabelle’s lips curled up. “Miss Lawson, I’m afraid there’s no mercy in the world of business. Besides, even if I go easy on you, will the others do the same?”

Annie nodded seriously as she listened. “That’s true. I guess we can only try our best.”

Everleigh and Selena exchanged looks. Annie was really good at beating around the bush. She knew that it was impossible for Ysabelle to give up on the land, but she still decided to talk to her about it.

She was just hinting to Ysabelle that she would do everything to win the bidding.

Ysabelle let out a laugh, “Miss Lawson, you’re very confident, aren’t you? I’ll wait and see.”

Annie nodded, turned around, and talked to the other guests.

“Ysabelle.”

“Annie has always been known as a sharp person abroad. It seems like she’s quite a capable person,” Ysabelle said in a calm tone, but the mockery in her eyes was obvious.

She was used to people like that.

Everleigh was a little worried after the conversation. The bidding had yet to begin, but Ysabelle and Annie were already fighting. She was scared that something bad would happen.

Selena shared the same thoughts.

The three of them then ate some light food and prepared themselves for the auction to begin.

Ysabelle told the two sisters that there were other valuable things being auctioned off besides that piece of land, including a pair of precious rings.

Legend had it that the rings once belonged to a loving couple who lived in a distant land. However, they were tortured to death due to a dangerous situation in their country back then. They didn’t want to be separated from each other, so they held each other’s hands tightly. In the end, the hands were chopped off together.

Everleigh felt that it was pretty cruel. It was indeed a sad story.

“Why are those rings even being auctioned?” Selena had a feeling that the rings were cursed.

Ysabelle continued, “People admire and respect their love, don’t they? The rings are a symbol of their love.”

Selena nodded in agreement. Nevertheless, thinking about the hands that were chopped off really made her feel sick.

Then, the auction began, and the lights were dimmed. The stage was brightly lit with spotlights.