Chapter 217 The auction continued late into the night , with many guests still buzzing with excitement .

The attendees could not stop discussing the two spectacular bidding wars that had taken place .

earlier .

Without exception , all the drama centered around someone named Andrew .

Michael turned to Harvey with a consoling tone , saying , Harvey , cheer up .

After all , the crown still ended up in your hands .

He added , Sure , Andrew may be insufferable , but in the end , he backed down and didnt dare compete with you .

Harveys forced smile looked more painful than genuine .

He did not think Andrew backed down .

Instead , that bastard had pushed him to the absolute limit with his underhanded tactics .

Of course , Harvey did not say his thoughts aloud .

Despite the burning rage in his heart , he maintained a gracious facade as he accepted Michaels attempts at consolation .

me , but Finley let out a cold short .noveldrama

He spat , This guys got some nerve .

Not only did he offend he also showed complete disrespect to both of you .

Fine by me ! Ill be staying in Jayrodale for the foreseeable future .

That punk wont get away unscathed .

In the auction houses private reception room , Andrew received the Celestial Nymphaea , carefully packaged in an elegant box .

Here you are , Mr.

Lloyd , Elsie said with a radiant smile , her eyes conveying unspoken interest .

As Andrew prepared to leave with his prize , a hint of disappointment crossed Elsies stunning face .

She pouted , Mr.

Lloyd , according to our auction house tradition , such generous bidders are entitled to a private meeting with me .

Andrew was puzzled .

A private meeting ? What is it for ? Elsie bit her lip shyly and lowered her gaze , mumbling , To put it simply , its like a private date .

Andrew finally understood and chuckled .

That wont be necessary .

Goodbye ! he said , turning to leave .

Elsie stood there stunned , unable to believe that Andrew had not even considered her offer .

She had practically thrown herself at him , yet he showed zero interest .

Elsie stomped her foot in frustration , wondering , What kind of man doesnt get the hint ? Elsie , Silas said , stepping out with a faint smile .

Sometimes , its just not meant to be .

Dont take it to heart .

Elsie was the face of the auction house , the belle of Radiant Group .

She had never faced such 1/2 Chapter 217 treatment before .

She glared at Silas and huffed .

Mr.

Vaughn , you saw it too ! I couldnt have made it any more obvious , and he still didnt care .

Does Lauren have something I dont ? Silas shook his head .

Its not about being less attractive than Lauren or your beauty falling short .

Then what is it ? Elsie demanded impatiently .

Silas paused , his tone turning serious .

Because you and Mr.

Lloyd are not from the same world .

He continued , Your charm and talent might work on people like Harvey or Michael , but for someone like him ? Theyre just not enough .

Not even close .

Elsie bristled .

Mr.

Vaughn , youre exaggerating ! What is he , some kind of Braundville elite or something ? Silas gave her a meaningful look .

Ha ! Elites from Braundville would only be fit to shine his shoes .

Elsie froze , her jaw dropping slightly as the weight of his words sank in .

Braundvilles elites would be lucky to shine his shoes ? Since when did Jayrodale have such a formidable figure ?