Wiona arched an eyebrow. Seriously, did Kellen not realize what kind of event this was? She was causing a scene in front of everyone.
Wiona glanced at Jace standing next to her. His face was dark, practically stormy. Was he embarrassed because of Kellen, or was he just mad at how the auction organizers were treating them?
Curious, Wiona leaned in, listening.
The organizer, almost whispering, tried to explain, “Ma’am, I’m so sorry. There aren’t any more seats up front. Maybe you and Mr. Salisbury could just, you know, make do for now…”
Kellen fired back, “Why should we have to settle? This is your mistake. Are you really putting us with just anyone? Even Neil is sitting in the front rows. What, do you think the Salisbury family’s gone broke and can’t afford anything? If that’s the case, why invite us at all?”
The staff member stumbled over his words. “It’s just that you submitted ten valuable items for auction, so… that’s why you were invited…”
Jace couldn’t hold back anymore. He barked, “That’s enough!”
He pulled Kellen behind him. “Haven’t you embarrassed us enough? Please, just stop.”
With what little dignity he had left, Jace rubbed his temples and led Kellen to their seats.
The staff tossed out a few more fake compliments and hurried away. As he passed Wiona, he muttered under his breath, “Still acting like some CEO… If they really had that kind of status, would they be selling off their family’s jewelry? Just hilarious…”
Molly couldn’t help herself and let out a little snort. “Ma’am, Kellen really outdid herself today. Look how many people are sneaking photos of her.”


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