Chapter 13

Roxanne trembled with fury. When Marissa once again outbid for a painting she fancied, Roxanne shot to her feet. "Are you done yet? You're going after whatever I want. You're targeting me on purpose, aren't you?" Marissa cast her a lazy sidelong glance, brushing a strand of hair from her eyes. "You've taken things from others too. What's wrong with me going after what you want? Besides, this is an auction. The highest bidder wins. Surely, you're not unfamiliar with the rules, miss?" The color drained from Roxanne's face. "Marissa Eagan! It really is you, Marissa Eagan. Aren't you blind? How can you see? Why are you even here?" Across the room, Joshua could no longer sit still. He opened his mouth to speak, only to be stopped by Cole, who leaned over and murmured, "Mr. Colman, calm down. All the shareholders are here. If you acknowledge her as your wife now, our entire plan will go up in smoke!" Joshua's expression darkened. Clenching his jaw, he resumed his seat unwillingly. Mar