Chapter 64

The two guards greeted reverently, "Ms. Morris." Monica helped Natalie to her feet and adjusted the straps of her bag. "Monica Morris?" Natalie stammered, calling out the woman's name as if she couldn't quite believe her eyes. With Monica's help, Natalie gained entry to the bidding hall. However, the bid was drawing to a close. The screen displayed the winner—Payne Holdings. Lumiere and the other companies had lost. "Congratulations to Payne Holdings. Let's invite Mr. Rowan Payne, CEO of Payne Holdings, and Mr. John Morris of Morris Group to sign the partnership contract." "Wait! Please wait a moment!" Natalie rushed forward. Rowan's eyes narrowed. A chill ran through him; he sensed trouble. Was she here to humiliate him? Imogen instructed their bodyguards to hold Natalie back. "Let go of me! Mr. Morris, I'm Natalie Cooper, secretary to the design director at Lumiere. I'm here because—" "Silence her," Imogen snapped. Restrained by the bodyguards, Natalie was unable to spe