"Just a sip?" asked Ruby while smiling sweetly, hoping her husband's heart would soften and let her taste the champagne.
Instead of giving permission, Matthew seized her champagne glass and drank the champagne in one gulp. "No means no."
Ruby puffed her cheeks. "It's not fair! You even drank two glasses!"
Matthew smiled widely and shook the glass in front of Ruby as if he wanted to mock his wife. "I can't get drunk."
Just as Ruby was about to reply to Matthew's annoying words, her eyes were dazzled as the auction podium was suddenly surrounded by light magic, making the stage appear glorious and extremely luminous.
Two of the auctioneers' hosts came on stage, making the anticipation of the guests fill the air—the auctioneers dressed impeccably in their tailored suits and elegant gowns. The guests in attendance instantly became silent as they awaited the start of the prestigious event.
