SWNOVELS Chapter 18
Chapter 18 Looking Down
Before long, Gordon brought Aurelia to a design studio.
The place must have been cleared out, since there were no other customers around.
Finished
As arranged by the stylist, Aurelia changed into a haute couture black strapless gown. At first, she didn’t think much of it. However, after her makeup and hair were done, Aurelia saw a version of herself in the mirror that she had never seen before.
The dress appeared simple at the first glance, but the openwork design at the back revealed her delicate back without a doubt, accentuating an aura of nobility and cold elegance.
When Gordon emerged from the restroom and saw her, he was immediately dumbstruck by her beauty.
From the moment he first saw Aurelia, he knew she was beautiful. Her features were delicately exquisite. However, he never imagined that a simple dress could make her look so stunningly radiant! It was the kind of beauty that a man would forget to breathe and start to have indecent thoughts in his mind the moment seeing her.
Gordon didn’t dare to look any further. Hastily, he picked her up and started on their way back.
Aurelia, dressed in a skirt and high heels, found it inconvenient to drive. Hence, it was Gordon who drove the car.
Since he was driving a car worth not much, he was stopped directly by the security guard when he arrived at the auction house’s parking lot.
“Apologies, sir, this is the parking lot for the auction house, and we do not permit outside vehicles to park here.” The security guard’s words were harsh.
He apologized upfront, but his attitude was condescending. It was as if he was on the verge of saying outright that it was not a place for ordinary people like them.
Upon seeing a luxury car approaching from behind, his face immediately changed as he prepared to greet it.
Sitting in the passenger seat, Aurelia raised an eyebrow.
Gordon knew that in many places, there existed a phenomenon of people looking down at someone. However, when accompanying his boss on trips, he had never been treated in such a manner before.
His face turned cold immediately. “You’ve never seen me before?”
At first, the security guard didn’t pay much attention, as he didn’t saw their faces.
People who drove those kinds of cars worth just some bucks were simply not worth his time to even glance at.
20% OFF
A
до
0
The security guard thought Gordon was just an ordinary person who came to the auction house. to broaden his horizons. He had seen many people with such intentions.
However, after hearing the man’s words, the security guard unconsciously glanced toward him.
Upon seeing Gordon, he was completely taken aback. “Mr. Zeller?”
After all, Gordon often attended the auction house with Matthew of Quigley Group, and the staff at the auction house were trained to recognize those prominent figures from Jacaster.
“You’ve done a good job with your work. I’ll speak with your supervisor later,” said Gordon.
The security guard, frightened and breaking out in a cold sweat, quickly bowed and explained. “There were too many people coming in tonight, so we didn’t allow unfamiliar cars to enter. It’s my fault. I didn’t recognize you at first, Mr. Zeller.”
With a cold chuckle, Gordon retorted, “Is that so?”
Finally, he drove in.
Aurelia watched the scene unfold with indifference, feeling nothing in particular.
There were far too many people in this world who looked down on others with contempt, for example the Leedons.
After a short while, Aurelia was brought to Matthew.
Dressed in a tailored suit, Matthew still maintained his immaculate appearance and upright posture. However, his aura was cold and stern. His entire being exuded an air of nobility and indifference toward everything.
When he saw Aurelia approaching leisurely, his deep gaze became fixated.
The woman’s skin was as delicate as white porcelain, her features as exquisite as a painting. Her elegant black dress accentuated her allure, making her appear like a bewitching spirit in the enchanting night. Her figure was captivating, and with just one glance, she was already stealing the spotlight.
His gaze became unfathomably deep in an instant. What is she wearing? The two slender shoulder straps seemed as though they could be torn apart with just a gentle tug.
When Aurelia approached, she noticed the displeasure on Matthew’s face. Could it be that he disapproved of my attire, thinking it was embarrassing him?
She felt that the stylist had chosen excellent outfits and makeup for her, and she was quite fond of her look for the day.
“Don’t I look good on them?” Aurelia finally voiced out her question.
mb
In Matthew’s eyes, there was a darkness that could swallow everything. He furrowed his bro revealing a hint of his dissatisfaction. “Indeed, there were many high society individuals at the
3:21 PM
Chapter 18 Looking Down
#Finished
“If I can truly captivate people, apart from my own beauty, I would also have to thank you for finding the stylist, Mr. Quigley. The gowns and makeup he provided were absolutely stunning.” Aurelia detected the underlying mockery in Matthew’s words.
Standing beside the two, Gordon was left dumbfounded by what he heard.
He couldn’t help but feel that Aurelia didn’t seem to be particularly interested in his boss.
If she truly cared about Matthew, wouldn’t she be in a hurry to clarify any misunderstandings if he thought she was trying to seduce other men?
In the auction house, quite a few people had already taken their seats as arranged by the staff in advance.
Melanie and Gideon sat in the farthest corner.
There were many people in the venue. It was said that the items up for auction were all collectibles. Even if one couldn’t secure a bid, it was still an opportunity to broaden one’s horizons.
Gideon had the opportunity to attend the auction only because someone gave him this opportunity. Knowing that Gideon was going to attend the auction, Melanie playfully pleaded to come with him.
Although the Leedon family had their own company and properties in Jacaster, they were worlds apart from the elite families there..
Gideon wanted to seize the opportunity to get to know those people, while Melanie also had her plans. She wondered if Matthew, who had caught her eye that day, would come. However, she couldn’t clearly recognize who was Matthew since almost all men here were dressed in suits and her seat was at the far end of the hall.
“Dad, you mentioned before that Quigley Group had given us a project, which advanced our family’s company a step further in the industry. If Mr. Quigley comes to the auction today, can we find an opportunity to speak with him?” Melanie asked softly.
Gideon was also somewhat hopeful. “If there’s a chance, sure.”
Suddenly, a previously heard conversation came to his mind. “Mr. Quigley is still unmarried. Mel, you’ve always been outstanding. If I could introduce you to Mr. Quigley today, then… You know what I’m trying to say
to say, right?”
Of course, Melanie knew what Gideon was planning. With a blush, she lowered her head and said, “Dad, I understand.”
“Mel, you truly live up to being my daughter. You’re really smart,” Gideon couldn’t help but praise.
Suddenly, he was taken aback.
“What’s wrong, Dad?” Melanie asked, noticing the sudden surprise on Gideon’s face.
3/4
U21 PM
Chapter 18 Looking Down
Finished
Gideon stared at the man and woman sitting at the front. The man was Matthew, and the woman, judging from her silhouette, seemed somewhat familiar. She bore a slight resemblance to the daughter who had been the cause of his bad mood all day. “Today, Matthew brought a female companion, who bore a striking resemblance to Aurelia.”
“A female companion?” Melanie immediately looked in the direction where Gideon was looking.
Even though it was just his back, a fascinated gleam flashed in her eyes when she saw Matthew. He was also dressed in a suit, yet he stood out more, appearing broader and more eye–catching than the others.
Surprisingly, there’s a woman beside him. The gown the woman wore resembled the haute couture piece Melanie had longed to buy but couldn’t afford or find. The woman’s back was exposed, revealing beautiful lines, and her skin was so fair that other women would envy.
Looking from behind like this, she really does resemble Aurelia… thought Melanie.