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CHAPTER 12
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2026-05-07 20:42:21
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EUDORAI just couldn’t believe what I was hearing.Starting the bidding at two million was only going to make the wealthy men and women in this room want the painting even more. That was how auctions like this worked. Half the time, it was never really about the artwork itself. It was about pride, status, and the silent battle of power behind who got to own it. The higher the price climbed, the more desperate they became to win, simply because none of them wanted to lose.“Two million for number one,” the presenter announced, a bright smile stretching across her lips as she looked around the room. “Do I hear another bid?”“Two point five million!” a voice suddenly shouted from somewhere within the crowd.“Two point five million!” the presenter repeated excitedly, her eyes lighting up with clear surprise. Just like me, she probably never imagined this piece would sell for so much money. “Do I hear another opposition?”“Three million!” another bidder yelled almost immediately.Soft murm
Married To My Sister’s Man: Becoming Strangers Again CHAPTER 21
EUDORA“How did it go?” Aria asked the second I stepped through the front door.The exhaustion on my face must have been obvious because her voice carried both excitement and worry at the same time.Before I could answer, Ariel abandoned the colorful building bricks she had scattered all over the rug and came waddling toward me on her tiny feet, her little arms stretched out eagerly.“Mama!”A tired smile tugged at my lips instantly.I bent down and scooped her into my arms, pressing a soft kiss against her chubby cheek, breathing in the familiar scent of baby powder and strawberries from her shampoo.Still carrying her, I walked deeper into the living room before practically collapsing onto the sofa.“I was selected for the exhibition,” I muttered quietly.Ariel immediately wriggled in my arms, eager to return to her bricks, so I gently set her down and watched as she toddled back toward the rug.Aria froze.Her eyes widened dramatically as she stared at me for several seconds, blink
Married To My Sister’s Man: Becoming Strangers Again CHAPTER 20
EUDORAThe moment we arrived outside the auditorium, I quickly stepped out of the car and rushed around to the back seat to retrieve my canvas.The young man, still a complete mystery to me, since I still didn’t even know his name, got out of the car just after me.Almost instantly, the security guards stationed outside the auditorium stiffened, then hurried toward him.“Mr. Blackmoor,” they greeted in unison, bowing slightly with visible respect.My hands paused mid-adjustment on the canvas.Blackmoor.So that was his name.Before I could fully process it, the main entrance doors of the auditorium swung open. One of the judges from the exhibition rushed out quickly. I recognized him immediately, the same man who had spoken to us earlier, and honestly, one of the rudest personalities I had encountered all day.But now?Now he looked like he had swallowed all his arrogance and replaced it with pure nervousness.“Mr. Blackmoor,” he said with an uneasy smile. “I wasn’t informed you were
Married To My Sister’s Man: Becoming Strangers Again CHAPTER 19
EUDORAI made a quick stop at the mall to grab more milk for Ariel… and when I say quick stop, I mean I was barely inside for five minutes. I rushed in, grabbed what I needed, paid for it, and walked right back out, already thinking about getting home. So tell me why I have been stranded outside my car for over thirty minutes because some careless newbie driver decided parking lines were apparently just decorative suggestions.The idiot had parked so close to my car that I couldn’t even drive out without scraping his car. I stood there for a moment, staring at the ridiculous situation in disbelief, wondering what kind of person looked at a parking spot that tight and thought, Yeah, this works perfectly.With an irritated sigh, I walked around the black sports car, my annoyance growing with every step. The shiny vehicle practically screamed expensive, which somehow made the situation even more irritating.I rubbed my forehead before pulling my phone out of my bag. Maybe if I took a pic
Married To My Sister’s Man: Becoming Strangers Again CHAPTER 18
EUDORATwo years later, and honestly, life still wasn’t looking as great as I once imagined it would.If there was one thing I could proudly say I had done right, it was my daughter.My beautiful seventeen-month-old baby girl, Ariel.She was the brightest part of my life, the one thing that made every difficult day feel worth surviving. And thankfully, she looked almost exactly like me. Every time I stared at her face, I silently thanked God that she had inherited none of Desmond’s features.For that alone, I was grateful.But aside from Ariel, everything else in my life felt frustratingly unstable.It was almost like money personally hated me.My paintings still weren’t getting any real recognition no matter how hard I worked. Galleries barely showed interest, buyers were scarce, and people simply didn’t care enough to support my art. Maybe things would have been different if my father is relevant or respected in those circles, but nobody gave a damn about his name.And the money I g
Married To My Sister’s Man: Becoming Strangers Again CHAPTER 17
EUDORAI couldn’t process what I just heard.My eyes slowly shifted from her to Aria, silently waiting for her to explain whatever this madness was supposed to mean, but she stayed quiet. The only thing she gave me was a nervous look, her eyes practically begging me not to react badly.I pressed my tongue against the inside of my cheek and forced myself to take a slow breath.“I was told you were a guest here, correct?” I asked calmly.She crossed her arms over her chest. “I’m not a guest. I’m family.” She pointed at Aria m. “I’m her family.”I pressed my lips together before taking a slow step toward her. “What did you say your name was again?”“Kathy.”I nodded once. “Alright, Kathy. Here’s how this is going to work. If speaking politely is too difficult for you, then you should probably start looking for somewhere else to stay.”“She’s sorry,” Aria rushed out immediately. “Kathy doesn’t normally act like th_”“I don’t care how she normally acts,” I cut in sharply, never taking my e
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