ALPHA TRIPLETS REGRET: TOO LATE TO LOVE ME의 모든 챕터: 챕터 1 - 챕터 4

AMELIA’S POV My cheeks still burned with embarrassment from the triplets cruel words, and my fingers trembled around the edge of my oil painting. I could feel every eye on me, judging the plain navy blue dress that suddenly felt even more out of place. Jason’s face twisted with fury as he stepped forward, his shoulders squared and his fists clenched at his sides. Kyle and Damian flanked him and I knew they were about to turn this moment into another nightmare for me, right here in front of everyone who mattered in the district. Before Jason could even confront the hooded stranger, a voice boomed from the stage at the front of the hall. The MC, a tall man in a crisp black suit with a microphone in hand, tapped it once and cleared his throat. “Ladies and gentlemen, if I could have your attention please. The district’s annual art exhibition and auction is about to begin. Please take your seats as we start with the opening showcase of pieces from our talented local artists.” Just l

AMELIA I swallowed hard, my hands trembling at my sides while the MC continued, wrapping up the final details of the auction with enthusiasm. As was the custom in the district’s auction, everything had to be paid in full immediately. The MC gestured toward a payment terminal on the stage and asked Jason to step forward. Jason pulled out a golden card from his jacket pocket and the entire hall watched in silence as the MC swiped the card with a quick motion. Moments later, the big screen behind the stage lit up with the transaction details, showing the debit amount of eight hundred and ten thousand dollars in bold numbers. A fresh round of claps and cheers erupted from the guests, some raising their champagne glasses in admiration for the record-breaking sale. The event slowly came to a close after that. People began standing from their seats, chatting in small groups while waiters cleared the empty glasses and plates. The classical music faded into softer background notes, and t