Chapter 33
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Christopher leaned back on his chair lazily.
“Dad, you should be asking what William had done to me for him to disappear.”
Not waiting for Fabian’s response, he added, “Or perhaps, you’re not just informed but also involved.”
Fabian was aware of how ruthless Christopher could be. Therefore, he immediately dismissed his implication. “Christopher, although I don’t know what you are talking about, William is your nephew after all. Even if he makes a big mistake, he’s still your family.”
“I don’t care about a nephew who hired assassins to kill me.”
“Impossible. William has always been timid; he could never do such a thing!”
Hearing this, Christopher laughed softly. “I don’t think he has the guts to do it either. Someone must have advised him. Dad, – who do you think that someone is? How should I deal with the mastermind behind this?”
Fabian’s heart ski***d a beat and his voice suddenly rose.
“Christopher, you’ve already sent your two brothers to prison. You can’t ruin your sister as well!”
“It’s either her or William. Choose one. Give me an answer before 8 p.m., or I’ll make the choice myself.”
Christopher hung up the phone.
After giving a few instructions to Solomon, he left Forte Group to prepare for the auction.
On the other side.
Cecilia had already submitted the filled-out information to the auction.
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The styling team that Christopher had arranged for her had also arrived.
Cecilia had seen this team previously when they were styling Juliana for her 20th birthday celebration.
According to Juliana, it was the best styling team in Quilton, and their styling fees cost at least 200 thousand dollars.
The reason for their high price was not just the styling but also the gowns.
Those custom-made gowns were made with top-notch
materials and designed exclusively for styling purposes. Even with money, one couldn’t buy them.
Back then, Juliana had flaunted her style worth more than 400 thousand dollars in front of her for quite some time.
Cecilia hadn’t expected Christopher to arrange such an expensive styling team for her.
“Um, just give me the cheapest set.”
Cecilia couldn’t help but feel that the effort she had put into writing songs that afternoon had gone to waste. Her heart ached at the thought.
However, the team leader smiled and said, “Ms. Yancey, Mr. Forte said he wanted you to steal the show. He has already paid for it.”
Cecilia was not moved to hear that.
She didn’t want to owe any favors to Christopher, nor did she want to take advantage of him.
“Um, how much did he pay?”
“We’ve seen Ms. Yancey’s photos and selected a style worth 720 thousand dollars based on your looks and aura.”
Cecilia gasped and declined, “Please return the outfit Mr. Forte
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ordered, and give me the cheapest one. I’ll pay for it myself.” The team leader explained in embarrassment, “I’m sorry, Ms. Yancey, but Mr. Forte has already paid for it and we’ve only brought the selected outfit. Since the money has been credited, it can’t be refunded. However, it’s possible if you want to change the style, and any remaining funds will be converted into credits for future use.”
Cecilia frowned. If she wanted to change the style, then the gown would need to be delivered, which would take too long.
She reluctantly agreed and said, “Fine, let’s go with the one you brought. Can you finish it in an hour?”
“Yes, our team is very professional.”
It only took 45 minutes for them to finish Cecilia’s styling.
When Cecilia saw herself in the mirror, she could hardly believe her eyes.
She had initially thought that more than 600 thousand dollars was incredibly expensive, but now she felt it was worth every
penny.
The champagne-colored gown featured delicate spaghetti straps, a soft silk fabric that accentuated her figure, and a high-slit design that showcased her physique without being overly revealing.
The gown boasted intricate silver thread embroidery of flowers, with colorful rhinestones at the heart of each flower, producing a radiant effect with every step she took.
Her hair had been styled into large waves, with half of it cascading down in front of her, covering her curves and adding to her allure.
“Ms. Yancey, are you satisfied? If there’s anything you feel could be improved, please let us know, and we can make adjustments,” the team leader asked.
“It’s good. There’s no need to change anything.”
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After saying that, Cecilia fiddled with the extravagant diamond earrings.
“Do I have to return this pair of earrings to you later?”
Setting aside the question of which master designer had crafted these earrings, the value of the diamonds alone exceeded 400 thousand dollars.
“No need, this was a gift from Mr. Forte to Ms. Yancey. Do you have any other questions?”
“No.”
“All right then, goodbye.”
The styling team quickly left.
Cecilia glanced at the time and found it was already 7 p.m.
She needed to arrive early and personally discuss the details of the herb plantation with the auction staff.
Therefore, it was time to set off.
Cecilia had planned to take a taxi to the auction, but as soon as she exited her residential area, she spotted Christopher.
He was dressed in a dark gray bespoke suit, and the evening sun’s fading light cast slan**ng rays on him, creating a play of light and shadow that accentuated his sharp features.
Leaning against his luxury car, his long legs seemed unusually proportioned.
The residential area was close to Quilton University, so there were often students passing by.
When they saw such an exceptionally handsome man, many female students couldn’t help but stop in their tracks, sneaking glances at him from the sidelines,
Some bolder ones even tried to discreetly take pictures with their phones, but a single glance from Christopher made them think twice.
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When he saw Cecilia exiting the residential area, he