My sudden bid caused the host, who was about to slam down his gavel, to freeze. The banquet hall went silent. Everyone turned their heads and looked at me.
The people at the main table's faces flashed with surprise; however, it was only for an instant. They regained their composure quickly.
The others did not possess such a level of control over their bodies. Their eyes widened, brimming with pure shock.
It seemed none of them thought there would actually be someone who would challenge Amber. They did not expect even me, who was also part of one of the largest conglomerates in the world, to confront her.
Amber furrowed her brow. She turned her head and looked at me, maintaining a frigid disposition, her eyes carrying a trace of intrigue.
I returned her gaze and revealed a coy smile
