Chapter 201

Auction was out of the question. Vanessa's face contorted into a look of utter dismay, resembling a bitter gourd.

Seeing this, Gideon feigned concern.

"Nessa, are you worried about the appraisal? I can help with that. Jasper, the chief appraiser at Crush, is globally recognized as a top expert in the field."

Vanessa, feeling trapped, continued with her tale.

"It's not that, Gideon," she admitted,