As the evening's event wrapped up, the winners basked in their triumphs, while even Leo, despite his losses, appeared unbothered. After exchanging a few polite words with others, Leo made his way to the elevator, dialing the auction house along the way.
Tonight's headline auction item was a multi-million-dollar piece of jewelry, which had drawn a crowd of eager bidders prepared for a fierce competition. However, with just one phone call from Leo, the jewelry was withdrawn and replaced with a new centerpiece.
The elevator doors opened to reveal Claudia standing inside.
"Perfect timing," she said.
"You're looking for me?" Leo raised an eyebrow, his good mood lingering.
Claudia nodded and retrieved a small square box from her bag. "This is for you—a token of my appreciation for your supp
