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Chapter_65
Sean’s eyes narrowed as he scrolled through the live feed on his phone. From his position outside the bidding hall, he could clearly see how the auction was unfolding, and he wasn’t impressed with what he was witnessing. The back-and-forth bidding between Alyssa and Liana over the painting was nothing but a spectacle, and it was playing out exactly as he had feared.
Alyssa, with her calm and calculated demeanor, had pushed Liana into a frenzy, bidding way above what the painting was actually worth. It was clear to anyone with a discerning eye that Liana, under pressure from both her own insecurities and the competitive need to outshine Alyssa, had been played into spending an astronomical amount for a mere replica. This wasn’t just about the painting anymore; it was about control and a power struggle between the two women.
On the other side, Sean couldn’t help but notice how Jasper’s tension was growing by the second. He wasn’t surprised. He had known for a while that the dynamics between Jasper and Alyssa were anything but simple, but seeing Alyssa so unfazed by the situation while Liana was practically losing her mind over a painting spoke volumes.
Landon’s laughter from earlier still echoed in his mind. The entire auction had turned into a game for him, with all the players trying to outdo each other. He found it amusing but also somewhat distasteful. For him, this wasn’t just about the high prices and glitzy moments; it was about leverage and using power to get ahead. Alyssa, despite her seemingly indifferent exterior, had proven time and again that she was no stranger to such games.
As the auctioneer declared Liana the winner, Sean couldn’t help but smirk. The joy on Liana’s face was superficial. She had spent more than she could afford and now had a useless painting to show for it, all to prove that she could win against Alyssa. But in reality, Alyssa had already won the moment she refrained from pushing the bid any higher.
He could see the tension between Alyssa and Jasper, and it was clear that there were unresolved feelings between them. The way she had ignored him earlier, the way her presence shifted the atmosphere of the entire room, was a stark reminder of the power she wielded. No one, not even Liana or Rosaline, could deny that Alyssa was the one in control of the situation.
The auction continued, but Sean’s mind was already racing with possibilities. He knew he had to play his cards carefully. His eyes remained fixed on the screen as the event progressed, every detail feeding into his larger plans. The battle between the women, the shifting loyalties, and the emotional undercurrents between the men—all of it was a perfect storm waiting to be harnessed.
In the back of his mind, a quiet thought lingered: If only they knew how easily I could make them all dance to my tune.
As the room buzzed with excitement over the next items, Sean made a mental note to keep a closer eye on the Beckett family. Jasper’s temper was barely contained, and Alyssa was as unpredictable as ever. But in this game of wealth, power, and revenge, only one thing was certain: the stakes were about to get even higher.