When Ye Xiu suddenly embraced her, Kuroki Suzu's reflex was to attack, but upon hearing his words, she froze.
She asked in a low voice, "Really?"
"Do I have any reason to lie to you?" Ye Xiu countered.
"Alright, I'll believe you this one time," Kuroki Suzu sniffled.
Everyone at the auction watched, stunned, as the two who had been at each other's throats just moments ago were now locked in an embrace. They were all hit with an unexpected public display of affection.
The auctioneer regained his composure and announced loudly, "Number 17 bids 2,501,000,000! Do I have another bid? Going once for 2,501,000,000! Going twice for 2,501,000,000! Going..."
As the auctioneer's voice boomed, Kuroki Suzu's heart pounded so hard she held her breath, desperately hoping someone would place another bid.
"2,502,000,000," someone finally raised their paddle.
It was Number 35!
