Chapter 77 How Did You Recognize Me

The charity auction carried on seamlessly. Most of the items up for bid were jewelry, paintings, and antique ornaments. They weren't exactly rare or valuable. Most of them were just there for the upper class to show how kind and generous they were. Madeline and Samuel made a couple of insignificant bids just to show some support. Samuel had a champagne glass in one hand as he leaned back in his chair. He suddenly chuckled softly as he watched the ferocious bids throughout the auction. "I rarely come to events like this. The last time I took part in an auction, it was to get some rare herbs for my grandma." When Madeline heard that, she turned to look at him curiously. "What kind of herb was that important?" "A 100-year-old hemlock varnish shelf." Samuel's eyes darkened with regret. "That hemlock varnish shelf was extremely old, meaning its medicinal properties were more potent. It would have helped my grandma's condition immensely. "Sadly, she suddenly started feeling complica