Chapter 54. His Betrayal

Layla’s POV

Grace’s face remained inscrutable across the room, but I knew that this was just the beginning. For too long, she had convinced herself that she had left me broken, that she had stripped everything I had ever been. Little did she know what I was to become.

And finally, after a long time, a feeling of winning was washing over me.

That quiet triumph lingered as the room shifted around us, the energy subtly changing. The atmosphere buzzed with anticipation, and I could almost feel the tension in the air as people leaned in, eager to witness who would come out on top.

What caught me off guard was Orion’s participation. I had always believed his company was struggling, barely managing to keep afloat. So to see him here amidst the throng of bidders was surprising, even perplexing.

What was he doing here? Did he really think he could afford such an extravagant purchase? Part of me felt it was not my place to be concerned with his affairs, bu