Chapter 204 - JL International Anniversary Ball (7) (1/2)
16 February, Star Dream Hotel, City K
Just before Lexi's offer for a personally designed dress was up for auction, the emcee spent the time reading off the list of silent auction winners.
Sensing her nervousness, Phillip lent over and quietly said ”Before that brother of mine comments, do not worry Lexi. I have heard at least five society women all want a personally designed LY dress, so it will be successful last-minute addition.”
”You know that is not my concern,” responded Lexi.
”Lexi, since everything happened, what has it been six or seven times you have come to my office complaining about being trapped in a marriage you do not want. As I have told you, if you give it a chance and Matthew refuses, I will do everything I can to support you getting a divorce, including speaking to President Dong. You know I will have your back, but as an a.d.u.l.t you must live with the consequences of earlier decisions. Chester and I are doing that even now, dealing with that witch.”
”What is she doing now?”
”Other than causing trouble in the media, to the point we have launched legal action, and complained to the police about her breaking the laws regarding same s.e.x relationsh.i.p.s. From what I have heard when they spoke to her about it, she tried to blame us, but the media she had been speaking to, told the police she was making an issue of it…”
”Serves her right, she cannot leave things alone.”
”I would just be wary that you do not become her target. As it is our function, I was able to stop her getting a ticket, but her friends are here. If they have not already informed her of your announcement, by tomorrow she will know.”
”Thanks for the warning…”
However, before Lexi could continue, the emcee said ”Now for the last item, a last-minute donation of a personally designed one of a kind LY original piece of clothing, kindly donated by the lead designed and owner Lexi Rong, our hostess for the night. What is my first bid?”
Hearing herself described as the hostess, Lexi looked at Anthony and Alice Rong, and observed that they were fuming at Lexi being described as the hostess. She looked to Matthew and then Phillip before saying ”Who said that I was the hostess?”
Laughing Phillip said ”Well, mother does not like her limelight being taken, but I am CEO and it is my option to nominate a female family member as my hostess for the night. This if the first time in my tenure as CEO that I have actually had an option, and between you and my mother, you won hands down.”
”Do not expect me to deal with your mother though.”
With that Lexi turned back to listen to the auction, seeing the price rise and rise quickly. It was difficult to determine who would win, given that the bidding was quick fire. As she looked around, Lexi noticed that one of the bidders was Madam Mo. She hoped that she did not win, as given what happened earlier in the week this would be a slap in the face for her.
A few minutes later, the auction started to slow down, with all but Madam Mo, and a young girl, who was talking on her phone. It appeared that she was bidding for whoever was on the phone. Watching Madam Mo, she could see that the price was getting too high for her. When it looked like Madam Mo has dropped out, the man sitting next to Abigail Mo increased the bid by twenty percent over the current value.