Impulsive Vow to an Enigmatic Husband novel Chapter 288

Because it wasn't convenient to speak loudly, Cornelia moved in closer, so close that Marcus could smell the faint scent on her.

In the dark, when Cornelia got distracted, he sneakily picked up a strand of her hair and sniffed it. Her hair smelled good too.

Cornelia was explaining something, but he wasn't listening. Suddenly, he asked, "Cornelia, what shampoo do you use?"

Cornelia was taken aback. "President Hartley, what's up with you?"

Marcus, "Nothing."

Cornelia, "The bidding for this antique painting has reached a hundred million, should we bid?"

Marcus, "Not interested."

Cornelia, "Okay."

For the next few items, Marcus displayed no interest in bidding. The anticipation grew as they approached the final item of the day. Unlike the previous items, the auction had kept the identity of the last item a secret, creating curiosity among the guests. As the item was unveiled and placed on the stage, all eyes were fixed upon it.

The host announced, "The starting price for this next item is unusually low, at just a hundred dollars. I'm sure you're all wondering why our grand finale item is priced so affordably."

This statement heightened the guests' anticipation even further. Steven, growing impatient, suggested to Marc, "It seems there's nothing here tonight that catches our interest. Let's go grab dinner."

Lucas, seated in the middle, joined in, saying, "I agree. Let's make our way out."

Zavier chimed in, turning to Marcus and asking, "What do you think, Marc?"

Without uttering a word, Marcus stood up from his seat.

Cornelia picked up his coat, ready to follow him.

But she had only taken two steps when the host finally revealed the final item of the night, "The final item tonight is the only manuscript left behind by a famous cartoonist."