Chapter 26

Onstage, Sunny's gaze paused on Spencer and Mason for an impossibly brief moment. Her expression was calm, unreadable, as if she were staring at two strangers. There wasn't a trace of surprise, of anger, or of any emotion at all. Then, she gave a subtle nod, acknowledging the stir Spencer had caused, before her eyes drifted away, returning to her speech. "This necklace is called Rebirth," she said, her voice carried clearly through the hall by the microphone. "Not only because of the rarity of the gemstone itself, but because of what it represents. "It is dedicated to everyone who has walked through darkness and still chosen to grow toward the light. To every soul who has had their wings broken, yet never stopped believing they could fly." She paused, her gaze sweeping the room once more before settling on the royal from Middleton who had won the bid. A ghost of a smile curved her lips. "At the same time, I am honored to announce that all proceeds from this auction will be donate