“A million dollars.”
Everyone was stunned to hear the amount I’d bid. I’d dare to bid higher than that if anyone tried to take my girl.
“All right! We have a million-dollar bid from Killan. Anyone? Higher than a million?”
*Dare me and you’ll pay more than you bid!* I mindlinked everyone.
They immediately backed down and stepped back, letting me go to the stage.
It pained me to see her—shocked and not knowing what she’d gotten into.
Georgia was a cunning woman. She used her to get funds out of me. She had planned this. She probably knew I’d do it. But I didn’t know this was her plan.
“We’ll talk soon, Georgia. That’s for sure.”
Georgia raised both hands and let me pass.
I hurried onto the stage.
Oh, darn it!
I ran toward her when I saw her falling off the stage.
“Malyshka!”
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