Chapter 1464


    Prosperity Auction House.


    Balfour picked up Ellinor from the nchet Vi first thing in the morning and brought her with him to


    the auction.


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    La insisted on apanying her mother, and Ellinor, unable to resist her daughter’s coquettish


    charm, decided to bring Baber and ‘Adrian’ along as well.


    As they stepped into the auction house, the manager greeted them with respect. “Mr. Howard,


    wee. Your box has been reserved. Let me show you the way.”


    Balfour, cradling La in his arms, nodded slightly and followed the manager at a leisurely pace.


    Ellinor and her two sons followed closely behind.


    Their box was more secluded, and since they were on the second floor, they got a good view of the


    packed auction hall below.


    Before entering the box, Balfour nced at the crowd below. “Quite a turnout for this auction. Seems


    like there will be some interesting items to bid on.”


    The auction house manager nodded with a smile. “Indeed. Most people here are interested in the Blue


    River Estates. Many want to win it.”


    Balfour entered the box, sat down with La in his arms, and instructed the manager on what to get


    him. “No coffee. Bring some kid-friendly beverages instead.”


    The manager bowed. “Of course, Mr. Howard. I will arrange for snacks and drinks for the young ones


    right away.”


    Balfour, looking at the little one in his arms, spoke softly, “La, what would you like to eat today? Let


    Uncle know, and once Uncle and Mommy are done with their work, we’ll take you and your brothers to


    eat.”


    His voice was gentle. He acted like he was handling a delicate artifact.


    La blinked her big, bright eyes and replied obediently, “Uncle, you should ask Mommy. Whatever


    Mommy wants to eat, that’s what La wants to eat too!”


    Balfour lightly pinched La’s little nose. “Such a small child, and yet so considerate? Are you always


    thinking about what Mommy likes?”


    La nodded seriously. “Because Mommy is the best. Of course La has to please her.”


    Balfour couldn’t help butugh at the cute little girl.


    Ellinor first ced the older Baber on a chair by her side, and then, held the slightly unwell Adrian, took


    a seat next to Balfour. She narrowed her eyes and looked at the crowd below. “Everyone seems to


    have their eyes on that plot ofnd. The bidding is going to be fierce today.”


    Balfour looked at his sister. “Don’t worry, I’m here with you today. We will win whatever you want.”


    Ellinor was determined to win the plot ofnd and didn’t react much. But Adrian, in her arms, looked


    surprised. His eyes widened, and his pupils were dted.


    Balfour noted the boy’s strange reaction and followed his gaze. Through the partially open door of their


    box, he saw a man in a wheelchair being pushed into a box across arge courtyard.


    There was something familiar about the man’s silhouette, but he couldn’t identify him before the door


    was closed. Balfour decided not to mention it and turned to Adrian. “What did you see? Why such a


    startled look?”


    ‘Adrian’ looked a bit guilty. “I… I need to pee.”


    Balfour patiently replied, “Should Uncle take you to the bathroom?”


    ‘Adrian’ quickly shook his head. “I can go on my own. I saw the restroom sign earlier.”


    With those words, the little guy wriggled out of Ellinor’s arms, jumped onto the floor, and was ready to


    rush to the restroom.


    Ellinor grabbed him immediately, and her voice took on a stern tone. “Have you forgotten what Mommy


    told you yesterday? Are you going to run off on your own again?”