Chapter 527: Anyway, His Money
Chapter 527: Anyway, His Money
So, is that mysterious person Bianca's biological father?
Could it be someone from the White family?
Aurora lowered her eyes slightly, carefully processing the scattered information she'd gathered, forming some thoughts in her mind.
Meanwhile, the staff member was still absorbed in his sales pitch.
"Miss, why don't we start now? Don't worry, this auction absolutely won't disappoint you!"
Aurora quietly reined in her emotions and nodded with feigned satisfaction, speaking slowly.
"It's good and all, but I bought this guy as a backup plan."
"If I use him now, what happens if something goes wrong?"
At these words, the staff member was immediately at a loss, his expression turning awkward, not knowing what to say.
You're not planning to use it now? Then why did you make him talk so much? And pay money?
Does she want him to give the money back now?
Seeing right through the staff member's thoughts, Aurora smiled faintly and spoke without changing her expression.
"How about we exchange contact information, and if I need it later, I'll contact you directly?"
Hearing Aurora's words, the staff member hesitated.
He knew the rules from above didn't allow them to contact clients privately.
But then, Aurora's next simple sentence completely dispelled the staff member's doubts.
"Don't worry, it's just exchanging contact info. You can keep the money I just gave you. When I need the service later, I'll come here and contact you directly!"
Well, well, well—who could refuse a rich and generous lady?
The staff member nodded eagerly, handed Aurora his business card, and waved goodbye.
......
Leonard was locked in a cage, his whole body curled up, completely limp, like a pile of mud.
After Aurora confirmed Leonard's vital signs were normal, she had someone drag him to a hotel outside the Triangle District.
Then Aurora sent a text asking Ash to come help.
Leonard was 6'3" and built—surely Aurora couldn't carry him back by herself?
Twenty minutes later, Ash arrived at the hotel covered in sweat. He looked at Aurora before him and raised his head slightly.
"Thanks for your hard work. Let's move Leonard onto the bed now!"
Aurora said nothing, just silently watched Ash with his head lowered, her deep eyes seeming to see through everything.
"So, no leads at all?" Though Aurora phrased it as a question, her tone was unusually certain.
Ash nodded heavily, looking somewhat helpless.
"Asked around everywhere, didn't get much information. The only thing we can confirm is that these missing celebrities all showed up at their auction and were sold as merchandise."
Beyond that, who did it, who sent them there—all the mysteries remained unanswered.
Taking a sharp breath, Aurora knew this matter had developed into something quite tricky.
Don't dwell on problems you can't solve right now—staying stuck on them is pointless.
That was Aurora's life motto.
She reached out and patted Ash's shoulder lightly, then used her eyes to indicate Leonard lying on the floor.
Meaning they should move Leonard inside first.
And let me tell you, with Leonard's height and muscle mass, he was seriously heavy.
Aurora and Ash used all their strength to barely get him inside.
Looking at Leonard sprawled on the floor sleeping soundly, Ash stretched his muscles and muttered curses.
"Damn it, we're running around everywhere for him! And he's sleeping so peacefully?"
"Could he at least consider whether we live or die?"
Aurora nodded in rare agreement.
She still hadn't calmed down about Leonard leaving her behind and running off earlier.
A glint of mischief flashed in her eyes, and Aurora's lips curved into a meaningful smile as she spoke slowly.
"He made us work so hard—how about we give him a little gift?"
The moment their eyes met, Ash instinctively shuddered and put some distance between himself and Aurora.
Why did Aurora seem so dangerous?
He looked at Aurora warily and asked cautiously, "What are you planning to do?"
Aurora's smile deepened. She squinted her eyes slightly and spoke in some strange dialect, saying oddly:
"Of course, we need to make Leonard understand what it means to be auctioned off!"
So heavy—why does it feel like someone beat me all over?
What? Why can't I move? Right, I was poisoned earlier! No, I need to figure out what's going on!
Through sheer willpower, Leonard forced his eyes open. What greeted him was an unfamiliar ceiling.
Where is this?
The air was filled with the scent of unfamiliar incense, and the ceiling above glowed with purple-red light.
Looked like mood lighting.
Most importantly, Leonard could clearly feel his limbs were tied up tightly.
Unease rising in his heart, a sense of foreboding suddenly came over him.
The sound of running water came from the nearby bathroom, followed by a man's rough voice.
"The merchandise at today's auction really is top quality. I'm going to enjoy this thoroughly later."
"What? You guys want to come too? Sure, no problem—good things should be shared!"
"Don't worry, the auction house already tested him. His sexual function is fine, so just enjoy yourselves."
Leonard's face grew paler and paler hearing this.
Was he about to lose his virginity?
Thinking about it, it seemed likely—when he was unconscious earlier, he distinctly felt an itching sensation in his lower body.
Could it be!
His pupils contracted sharply, Leonard's eyes gradually filled with terror, and his body trembled involuntarily.
He was done for. Completely done for.
Footsteps echoed in the air. Leonard clearly felt a man's presence approaching.
He bit his teeth hard and spoke with a trembling voice.
"Sir, let's talk this out. If you need men, just let me go and I'll definitely find someone you're satisfied with!"
"If you need money, name your price. Whatever you want to do is fine, just don't touch me!"
After two seconds of silence, a voice trying to suppress laughter sounded by his ear.
"Are you sure you'll agree to any condition?"
Immersed in his own emotions, Leonard didn't notice anything unusual. He nodded frantically.
"Yes, that's right! As long as you'll let me go, I'll agree to anything!"