Fletcher Newman

MIKAYLA

My eyes cautiously roved over the surroundings when they ushered me into the auction house. Guards were peppered around every corner and it was impossible for anyone to trick their way out of here. I understood it well and decided to surrender my freedom and obeyed every word they said, till they took me into a room and locked me inside.

The windowless room was small and empty, apart from two lazily placed chairs. Wringing my hands in nervousness, I trotted towards one of the chairs and sat on it.

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ALEXI

The bidding was scheduled to start by 9:00 PM. I arrived at the auction house half-an-hour early so that Zack could set up his devices.

He drove me to the venue, pretending to be my valet. Throughout the ride we went over the plan once again and as usual, it involved him expressing deep concerns for my safety. After all, I was going directly into the hornet's nest without a sliver of protection. In addition to it I could not carry any weapon with me, as it wa