The charity auction was about to start. Chloe looked at the the bid card shoved to her by Christopher. It said six.

"Mr. Cleveland, I mean, would it be better if it is in your hand? I fear I’d become excited later and my hand just won’t..." Chloe looked at the man beside him as she explained but obviously he was not willing to hold the card.

Chloe could do nothing but sat there with a bitter face and waited for orders given by Christopher. The emcee walked on stage in a fine dress, a sweet girl with sweet voice, and the sheath dress she was in well accented her hip. Chloe thought it was very likely that this was the only time for herself to be able to ever be in a place like this and around with all these people, so she acted intrigued.

"Ladies and gentlemen, the warmest welcome all of you to the auction today..." Applause and cheers waved back and forth in this not very large place. The first item was a silver bangle which used to belong to a famous late dowager in the middle age. It was as white as the moonlight and the little pieces of onyx embellished in it sparkled like stars. However, it was taken by a bald middle aged businessman.

Christopher looked at the collection in the emcee’s hand and found nothing to his liking. The second one was a manuscript from a famous writer and philosopher in late 1880s, and the following was a painting of one of the earliest impressionists’. Gradually, Chloe became bored. Then the following were jewelries. When a Victorian necklace with a blue diamond inlaid made its appearance, Christopher gave her the order.

" 15 million from bidder 6."

"16 million with bidder 8." the emcee was very serious about her responsibility and shouted the price clearly and enthusiastically.

"17 million now."

"Anyone wants to challenge that?"

Now selling, fair warning, going once, going twice, now selling for 17 million, thank you sir. The necklace is yours, congratulations."

The necklace was packed and sent to Christopher’s hands while Chloe was still trying to steady hers. It was a 17-million-dollar necklace!

"Anything you are interested in?" Christopher turned to her. Chloe got a shiver all over. It can be very hard to understand these rich people. are you going to buy me or what if I say I want it?

"No, not really." Chloe waved no.

"Just raise you card if you see something you like." Christopher saw Chloe’s body stiffened after he’d said that to her and thought it funny.

"..." Chloe felt humiliated. Though she hated it, she still found it not right to just accept things, let alone that the price would only get higher and higher as the bidding going. It is not right.

Finally, after the last item was sold, people started to leave one after another. Christoper watched her glanced right and left, very excited.

"You seem to be having fun!"

"Oh, well, yes. This might be the only time I can ever be in this kind of place. I got to cherish the chance!" Chloe gave a lovely smile, showing her beautiful even teeth. And Christopher smiled back at her.

"Hey, Christopher!" It was Vincent’s voice from Christopher’s behind, and what followed was Christopher giving a punch in the stomach of Vincent as he turned around and whispering in his ears, "she is THE Chloe Elwood, I’m going to slit your throat if you dare to go mindless rambling."

"Oh... OK!" Vincent covered her chest, "but now I think you need to pay my doctor for my injury, my stomach may be crushed into pieces now!"

"Fuck off." Christopher muttered expressionlessly, while Chloe watched them greeted each other and smiled.

"Hello, I’m a friend of Christopher’s, nice to meet you." Vincent looked at her with a smile and gave her one hand.

Chloe shook hands with him and found Vincent’s eyes were somewhere else.

Then Vincent’s nose started to bleed. Chloe hastened to withdraw her hand and covered her cleavage that was partly showing.

"You! You! You!" Chloe stuttered and hid behind Christopher, flushed with shame.

"Oh no! I am so sorry. I think should go to the toilet, excuse me..." Vincent escaped into the crowd.

Christopher stood there, laughing like a child. Then she turned to look at Chloe and where she was covering with her hands.

"How could he! I... you! Stop laughing!" Chloe’s face now was even redder, while Christopher pulled her ear with on hand softly.

"look at your ears."

"I..." Chloe gave him a ferocious stare. I would not have come if I had knew this! How humiliating!

Christopher reached out his hand and pulled her into his arms, which totally took her by surprise. It should blame Christopher because Chloe was now looking so embarrassed and he just couldn’t help it. He patted her back and in spite of her keeping pushing him away, held her close tight.

"I won’t let go if you keep pushing me." he said with a hint of threat. Chloe instantly gave up, she almost forgot that this man was her boss and he had the photo of her sleeping during work. What kind of a life is this!

Held by Christopher, she felt her heartbeat was racing, she got shier than she had been just now. But it feels nice in his arms! Chloe couldn’t help thinking.

He stroked her head silently like he was stroking a little docile kitten. Christopher was in a good mood, he let her go and took her out of the hotel.

Vincent cleaned himself up and walked out with a big smile, but only found they had already left.

"Fuck, are we still friends?!"