"Ms. Quill, did you like that jewelry set?"
Channing observed her expression and asked in a low voice, "If you liked it, why didn't you snatch it away?"
"That's Shanley Schwartz."
Coralie pinched Channing's cheek. Looking into those eyes that so closely resembled her late boyfriend's, her tone softened. "It's not something I'm dying to have. Better to just sell him a favor."
She was considering expanding her businesses from Caelus into Borealia in the future, so there was a good chance they would cross paths.
Burning bridges and offending him wouldn't do her any good.
"Mhm."
Channing nodded, picking up the coffee on the table and bringing it to her lips. "I'll make soup for you when we get back tonight. Your favorite, poached pear soup."
"Good boy."
Coralie pinched his cheek again, her eyes curving into a smile. "If there's anything you like, tell me."
"Thank you, Ms. Quill."
A sweet, obedient smile graced Channing's handsome face as he replied sensibly, "But just being able to stay by your side is more than enough for me."
Coralie's smile deepened.
Obedient, sensible, aware of his boundaries, and absolutely gorgeous.
Who wouldn't love a boyfriend like this?
The auction continued.
Having acquired what she wanted, Juniper threw herself back into her game.
Half an hour later, Shanley suddenly patted the back of her head, his gentle voice ringing out, "The horsewhip you wanted is up."
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Juniper looked up and saw the staff displaying the item.
This horsewhip dated back to the Middle Ages, an exclusive item used by high nobility.
The handle was crafted from premium leather, and its midsection featured a remarkably rare black agate.
The braided whip itself was handmade, woven with gold threads and expensive brocade.
It was dazzling to look at, yet incredibly lightweight.
Some big shot had probably just tossed it in to appease the auction house.
Surely, something like this wouldn't fetch a high price.
"Do you really want it?" Shanley asked.
"Mhm," Juniper nodded. "There's an equestrian club on Liberty Island that Celine goes to all the time. This whip is pretty useful. When she's bored, she can go horseback riding. And if the kid acts up, she can use it to discipline him."
"You really are a true aunt."

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