Chapter 396


    Chapter 396 Learning To Grow


    Everyone felt Leah''s words had a point.


    "That makes sense. Money does the talking in an auction, so she canpete fairly as long as she


    has the money."


    "Even if the source of her money is questionable, it has nothing to do with us."


    As the public''s opinion shifted, Anna''s eyes shed with grievances.


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    Thisdy has changed.


    She has grown in her personality and her approach to handling matters.


    Anna kept her smile, "That seems to be right. I shall not bother you, Sarah. Excuse me…"


    Anna had already bid for the ancient drawing, and Anna had no reason to bid for the finger ring with


    Owen.


    Watching her leave, Owen showed a mix of disappointment and resentment in his gaze.


    Nana was still mad at Own because of a man.


    Then, Owen looked at Leah with growing hatred.


    All I have to do is to eliminate Leah for Nana…


    Owen summoned the auction attendant, and Owen whispered into his ears.


    As the jade finger ring''s price raised to fifty million, the people in the venue erupted in excitement.


    "What''s going on? Is Sarah serious about going against Mr. Lancaster? Who does she think she is?"


    "If you think about it, Sarah has aplicated rtionship with Mr. Hendrik, Mr. Howard, and Mr. Ford.


    Someone among them must have instructed here to do this!"


    Leah''s palms were sweaty out of nervousness, but Leah became speechless after hearing the


    onlookersmenting about her status with the three big shots.


    After taking a deep breath, Leah raised the bid to seventy million.


    Hendrik mentioned that as long as it was something Owen liked, they had to bid for it, no matter the


    price.


    This had far exceeded Owen''s ideal price. Owen clenched his fist that was hidden under his clothes.


    Owen felt this was an unprecedented provocation to his pride and status.


    Owen wanted nothing more than to kick this woman who went against him. However, Owen was in a


    public space, so Owen had to act nobly.


    Owen could not afford to tarnish his royal status.


    However, as Owen watched the auction attendant bring the red wine to Leah, Owen''s anger dissipated.


    On the contrary, Owen smirked.


    The show is about to start!


    After the auction attendant handed the red wine to Leah, he said respectfully, "Miss, here''s the red wine


    provided by the venue for everyone to enjoy."


    Leah held the wine ss with aplicated expression.


    The scarlet liquid gave Leah an uneasy feeling. Based on her experience of being targeted multiple


    times, Leah suspected something was wrong with the wine.


    Leah thought to herself, Hendrik once said that this ce belonged to him. This should be fine.


    The rich aroma of the wine dispelled Leah''s suspicion since she was thirsty too.


    The slightly spicy and sweet liquid flowed down Leah''s throat. Leah felt a warm andfortable


    sensation spread throughout her body.


    The warm dissipated the cold troubling Leah.


    Soon, Leah felt drowsy, and she heard Owen raising his bid to 80 million in a daze.


    Leah raised her hand, wanting to continue the bid. However, Leah was fast asleep.


    At thest second when Leah fell unconscious, Leah felt despair in her heart.


    There is something wrong with the wine. Leah was foolish. Leah realized something was wrong, but


    she still fell for the trap.


    In the end, Leah failed topete further in the bidding. Owen bid on the jade finger ring for a price of


    80 million.


    The auction was filled with ttery.


    "Mr. Lancaster is definitely the richest person around. None of the three men that Sarah seduced can


    compare to him!"


    "Sarah makes the wrong bet. Since Sarah is kept as a sugar baby, why doesn''t she choose Mr.


    Lancaster?"


    Owen felt his frustration dissipate, and he was overjoyed with everyone''s ttery.


    Owen exchanged a fewpliments with the people in the venue before leaving with his jade finger


    ring.


    The auction attendant serving Owen received the hint, and he brought the asleep Leah out of the


    Ocean Hotel.


    Owen knew this ce was under Hendrik''s control, and Owen was aware that it was unrealistic to


    make a move against Leah at this ce.


    In the evening, Leah was brought to a cheap hotel.


    A ssh of cold water woke the sleeping Leah.


    "Who are you…" Leah choked on the water. Then, Leah realized the thugs in the room stared at her


    lustfully, and she panicked.


    Leah''s drenched clothes clung tightly to her skin, entuating her sexy and toned figure. The thugs in


    the room were surging with lust upon the view.


    "You''re quite attractive. No wonder so many big shots are drawn to you. Today, let our brothers have a


    good time with you…"


    The thugs inched closer with lustful smiles.


    Perhaps it came from Leah''s survival instinct, or it could be Leah''s growth.


    Leah''s trembling body suddenly stopped. Leah expressed her anger as she stared at the thugs, "Since


    you know many big shots are backing me up, how dare youy your hand on me?"


    "Are you not afraid of losing your life?"


    Leah heard Han''s words that were filled with killing intent many times. At this moment, Leah had easily


    replicated the tone.


    The thugs shuddered with their brows furrowed. Then, the thugs discussed softly, "Boss, any of the


    men behind her can make us disappear quietly in Linkville."


    "It isn''t worth it to gamble our future for the money."


    As the thugs talked among themselves, the thugs lost their previous lust. Their expressions were filled


    with unwillingness and hesitation.


    "That''s a lot of money. Since she is already here, we just have to get rid of herter. Then, we will


    quickly flee overseas…"


    Hearing the thugs'' n, Leah devised a new n.


    Leah took a deep breath to suppress her panic. Leah tidied her hair leisurely with a sneer, "Are you


    trying to challenge their ability?"


    "I have bodyguards keeping tabs on me in secret. Soon, this ce will be surrounded. If you make a


    move on me, you will have no chance to survive."


    Inparison to the confidence Leah disyed, Leah felt unsettled in her heart.


    There were no bodyguards. Lead made it all up to dy the time and find the opportunity to escape.


    Leah could not wait for someone else to rescue her every time. Leah wanted some form of growth in


    herself.


    Charlotte would grow up day by day. If Leah had stayed naive, she would not be able to escape


    danger. Things would happen like what Han had said.


    Leah would not be a qualified mother who could protect Charlotte.


    "Ah…" The thugs were terrified because of Leah''s words. They quickly went to the window to check on


    their surroundings.


    A couple of cars happened to be parked below the hotel. The thugs'' faces turned pale, "There are


    really cars here. These are special taillights exclusive to luxury cars! Rich people wouldn''te to this


    kind of hotel. This is not good…"


    Leah was surprised, and she breathed a sigh of relief in her heart. It seemed luck was on Leah''s side.


    Leah cleared her throat, and her beautiful eyes were clear, "As long as I walk out by myself now, you


    guys will be fine."


    The thugs had seemingly found theirst straw to survive, and they pleaded for Leah to leave quickly,


    "Miss, please just go. It is all a mistake!"


    However, Leah sneered, "Before that, tell me who gets you to make a move on me."


    The thugs were so anxious that they only wanted Leah to leave quickly, and they immediately blurted


    out, "We don''t know. It was a deal made online…"