Sally was stunned by Laura's blunt words. She hadn't expected this woman to be so aggressive from start to finish, daring to issue such a blatant challenge.
"You... how could you... be so shameless?"
Laura brushed her hair back, facing the camera with a gentle smile. "Oh, and just a friendly reminder: the peacock loves to flaunt its open tail feathers but forgets to cover its backside. So, while it's strutting around showing off, it's also making a fool of itself."
She winked at Sally, deliberately glancing at her backside, and turned to leave with a smile. Behind her, a furious woman seethed silently, fuming at nothing.
*****
The auction had ended, and the guests moved to the brightly lit exhibition hall, glasses clinking, music playing, and a festive atmosphere filled the air.
Wher
