Ember's POV
People clapped, and with all of the backlash I got earlier, I was surprised that they did at all. I suppose it wasn't everyone who awaited my downfall after all. I did catch a few faces of the men who had said all those nasty things earlier. Safe to say, it was nice to see God put my enemies to shame.
I joyfully went on stage and received the trophy, as well as a certificate that tagged me as the 'highest bidder of the night.' I felt honored. I felt happy. I felt good.
After I had been given my certificate, I wanted nothing more than to go home. It had been a long night after all, but a couple of people wanted to have a word. I suppose they were reporters, and I was happy to oblige them.
"Ms. Macgregor, big win today, how do you feel?" a woman asked, shoving a mic under my
