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Chapter 20
Chapter 20
Chapter 20 Keeping a Low Profile
Ophelia was feeling extremely annoyed at that moment.
Her ex–husband, Osborne, whom she despised, had somehow become a VIP at Draco Auction House and could use the
exclusive VIP lane while she had to wait in line.
Even though Ophelia knew he was a fake VIP, that still didn’t make her feel any better.
Proud as she was, she couldn’t stand the idea that her useless ex was more celebrated than her.
Just then, an arrogant voice suddenly rang out. “Oh, Ophelia, you’re here already?”
Ophelia turned to look and immediately smiled, “Wesley, you made it.”
Wesley, the heir of the prestigious Ashford family, was a top young gentleman in Mayby City. The Ashford family was more powerful than the Caldwell family and ranked among the top five elite families in Mayby City.
The reason Ophelia divorced Osborne was to marry Wesley. Although she had no feelings for Wesley, she didn’t mind this business alliance, as marrying Wesley would fortify the Caldwell family.
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Wesley didn’t care that she had been married before because marrying her would also strengthen the Ashford family.
He smiled faintly and said, “Why do you guys look upset, Ophelia? Did something happen? Tell me.
“You are my fiancée now. If something is wrong, you can come directly to me. I have some influence at Draco Auction House in Mayby City.”
After Wesley finished speaking proudly, Ophelia’s expression shifted immediately.
She asked, “Do you know someone at Draco Auction House?”
With a proud look, Wesley nodded. “Yes, I have a friend who’s an executive there.”
Ophelia laughed upon hearing that and began to recount what had just happened, saying, “Wesley, it’s my useless ex–husband. He is pretending to be a VIP…”
Wesley’s face darkened at that.
He didn’t mind that Ophelia had been married before, but that didn’t mean he could tolerate Osborne’s existence. To Wesley, Ophelia’s ex–husband was better off dead.
Wesley snorted, “A worthless commoner pretending to be a VIP of the Draco Group? No matter what trickery he’s used, I’ll expose him.
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“Ophelia, just wait. I’ll get my friend to check immediately.
“Once I expose his true identity, I’ll make him live in hell!”
With that, Wesley’s whole demeanor was radiating with murderous intent.
Meanwhile, Osborne, led by Debbe, was walking through the VIP lane. Though she was a middle– aged woman, her curvy hips swayed, and her waist moved enticingly, making her very alluring.
“Are you satisfied with how I’ve handled things, Mr. Augustine?” She asked with a smile. Content is © 2024 NôvelDrama.Org.
Osborne nodded and gratefully replied, “Thank you for helping me, Ms. Lewis. I’m very satisfied. However, it seems a bit
too high–profile. Now, many people in Mayby City might be speculating about my true identity.”
Debbe smiled faintly, “Mr. Augustine, you are the owner of the Draco Star Wristlet and a close confidant of the Godfather. No matter how hard they dig, they won’t uncover anything.
“If anyone dares to cause trouble, I will reveal your identity, Mr. Augustine. I believe no one in Mayby City will dare to mess with you then.”
Osborne shook his head and said, “I prefer not to reveal my
identity, Ms. Lewis. I’d appreciate it if you could say that my VIP status is just a part of your promotion and that I have no special identity.
“I want people to think I’m just
Debbe was stunned by Osborne’s words.
Everyone in this world wanted to become a big shot, hoping to be flattered and pleased by others. It was like those typical salespeople who would always title themselves as sales managers on their business cards.
Employees hoped others thought they were managers, managers hoped others thought they were the boss, and bosses hoped others thought their companies were among the elite. Everyone exaggerated their status as much as possible to appear more prestigious.
But Osborne wanted to keep his identity a secret.
“May I ask why, Mr. Augustine? If your identity were made public, it would be much easier for you to operate in Mayby City. All the influential families would have to curry favor with you,” Debbe asked in confusion.
Osborne replied calmly, “Because I’m still too weak. I’m not worthy of such an identity yet. They fear the Godfather, not me.”
“What’s the difference?” Debbe asked again.
Osborne smiled faintly and offered no explanation.
After experiencing the power of authority, he indeed felt exhilarated, but he didn’t lose his composure, as he knew that
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power was a double–edged sword that could harm him if not used properly.
Furthermore, Osborne now only wanted to pass more successor
tests and secure higher authority to save Anastasia. He wasn’t interested in dealing with the flattery and currying favor of the high society.
Since no one knew what his next successor test would be, he figured that if he was too high–profile, it might affect his ability to complete it. Therefore, he needed to stay low–key.
Although this might lead to more challenges and trouble for Osborne, keeping a low profile was still the better choice.
“Okay, I’ll do as you say, Mr. Augustine.” Debbe didn’t ask any more questions and swiftly started organizing everything.
Soon after, Osborne arrived inside the auction house.
“Mr. Augustine, since you prefer to keep a low profile, I won’t accompany you. Besides, Ms. Radcliffe is about to arrive. She’s a distinguished guest, so I need to go attend to her,” Debbe said and then turned to leave.
“Ms. Radcliffe?” Osborne repeated.