With the announcement from the host, the staff brought the first item from backstage to present it upfront, and it was draped with a black cloth.
Janet was not interested in other items at all because her target today was the third item, the alchemy furnace.
Throughout the time, the hostess kept the beverage flowing while constantly reminding Janet, “Madam, the beauty tea is only effective when consumed warm.”
Upon hearing that, Janet couldn’t help but smirk. She then lifted the cup of beauty tea from the table to have a sip.
The auction was progressing rapidly, and soon, it was time to auction off the third item, the alchemy furnace. However, the host suddenly announced, “Ladies and gentlemen, my apologies, but I’ve just been informed that the alchemy furnace has yet to arrive at our headquarters. I’m afraid that you will only get to see it tomorrow!”
After the announcement, many guests started leaving their seats while mumbling unhappily, “What the heck! I came all the way today for the alchemy furnace!”
“That’s right! This is so boring! I’ll have to show up again tomorrow.”
“I wonder what happened. This truly puts me off.”
Upon hearing that, Janet stood up too to leave the auction venue.
At that moment, Damien, who was at a hidden corner, asked, “Are you sure you saw her drink it?”
The hostess tightened her grip around a bank card while nodding solemnly. “There is no mistaking that.”
Damien shut his eyes and answered icily, “Fine, you may go.”
Janet, my dear Janet. You are as careless as always. You simply can’t compete with me.
Janet returned to her hotel room and placed her bag down while appearing unperturbed. She made her way to the windows, but soon, the red bangle she was wearing shone mysteriously.
The light seemed strange and blinding.
Suddenly, Janet sensed some rustling behind her because someone had entered the room.
When she turned around, Janet came face-to-face with a man who appeared indifferent, but his eyes proved otherwise as they gleamed ferociously.
“Oh, my dear Janet. I’m not sure what I should say about you.”
Janet squinted at him and pressed her slender fingers against her forehead. She seemed dizzy when she asked, “Why are you here?”
Damien smirked at her. “Did you enjoy the beauty tea?”
Janet narrowed her eyes intimidatingly when she heard that, but her body started swaying unsteadily. She held onto the last shred of rationality while asking him, “What’s happening?”
“You must not have expected this in your wildest dreams! This auction has been prepared specially for you, my dear! Didn’t you know that there’s only an alchemy furnace in the whole world? You are already wearing it!” mocked Damien.
He approached Janet while teasing her in a playful tone, “Who would have expected you to be so foolish? Not only did you show up for the auction, but you also finished drinking the beauty tea I specially concocted for you.”
Janet hissed through gritted teeth, “Beauty tea?”
“You have no idea what’s in the tea, do you? Have you heard of venomous wine?”
Fear flashed across Janet’s face when she heard that.
Legends have it that raptors are birds of prey, and they are larger than eagles in size. Their cries are loud and bleak, and their feathers are highly toxic. Hence, dipping their feathers in wine would result in a venomous wine. This type of wine is said to be so toxic that it’s almost impossible to rescue those who have been poisoned. I did not expect Damien to hate me so deeply.
Damien had a distorted expression when he stared at Janet. “You wench! You managed to escape the last time we were in Markovia, but now that you’re here alone, you won’t be able to get away again.”
Janet made a fool out of me after I kidnapped Dexter and Tyler. It turned out that the key I obtained through much difficulty was fake, whereas four of Janet’s most precious brats were moved to Sandfort City.
Janet seemed to be in pain but she sounded stubborn as she said, “Damien, so what if you murder me today? You still can’t get my key.”
That was clearly a sore point for Damien.
Indeed, no matter what happens, I won’t be able to get the key to the secret chamber today.
Damien reached out to lift Janet’s chin up in a flippant manner, his eyes filled with murderous intent. “So you think the key is worth your life?”
I am sure I’ll just have to hang Janet’s head at the entrance of her organization in the basement, and her minions will be scrambling to hand me the key to the secret chamber.
Janet swatted his hand away while emitting a ferocious and bloodthirsty aura.
However, Damien wasn’t angry at all. On the contrary, his face distorted into a grin, but his smile appeared especially ugly. “Hand me the key, and I will spare your life today.”
