Chapter 28 Go Change

Everything suddenly made sense. That was why Thalia had been moody with Alden lately, acting cold and indifferent. It was because of this auction. She had dragged Tyren along that night just to have her family's support. She wanted to force Alden to send Kiera home, and then naturally take over the role as his date. This woman was so calculating. It made him sick. Kiera sighed guiltily. "Lia, if you'd told me you wanted to come, then I wouldn't have come. You know that events like this only allow one date. Now, things are such a mess. Aldy is going to feel awful." Thalia let out a mocking laugh. She reached into her purse and pulled out an invitation, waving it in front of them. "You two have misunderstood. I have my own invitation." Alden snatched it right away and inspected it. It was a genuine Sotheby's invite, and it was addressed to the Marquette family. He chuckled dismissively. "With the state your family's in right now, I doubt you could afford even the cheapest item here