Chapter 23: THE INVITATION 2

Everyone around noticed how he shunned her, and she was embarrassed. "Leah has finally cast a spell on her husband and wants to break her marriage," she muttered to herself. She had to act before it was too late. She realized she needed to confide in her mother, as she would need her help. ********** The theme of the ceremony was "Let Your Wealth Speak Volumes." It meant the highest bidder would go home with the properties on display. Leah returned and sat down beside Dazzle. "Seems you were on a call with your sweetheart," Leah teased. "No, I wasn't. The call was from my brother, the president. He will be returning tomorrow, and I can't wait to officially introduce you to him." Leah smiled. "That’s great news then; I can finally meet him." Thirty minutes into the party, a building that Alex and his wife, Emily, had planned to buy was suddenly showcased on the screen. The highest bidder would win it. The building's price was already steep, much more than Alex had anticipated, but his w