“Oh, so you are 'Young Master Yates'. I truly haven't heard your name mentioned in Capital City circles before. I imagine this is your first time attending such a large-scale auction. Do take the opportunity to broaden your horizons. It’s a different world in here, quite unlike... wherever you came from.”
Chuck Wainright's tone was polite on the surface, suave even, but the underlying condescension was sharp enough to cut glass. He spoke like a king addressing a peasant who had stumbled into the palace kitchen. His smile didn't reach his eyes.
After delivering his backhanded compliment, Chuck gave Jade Lacy a deep, lingering look that made her skin crawl, then turned and walked away. His hulking bodyguard, Blaze, trailed behind him like a dark shadow, casting a menacing glance at Frank b
