Chapter 1477
This time, Sophia didn't hear.
Ellinor returned to her private room with her brow furrowed in deep thought, contemplating
something unknown.
Balfour, seeing his sister like this, gently asked, âWhat's wrong? Do you know who's bidding against
us?"
Ellinor nodded. âIt's Sophia.â
Upon hearing it was Sophia, Balfour's expression momentarily stilled. There was a worried look
falling upon his face as he understood why the bid for the piece of land had been driven so high.
Ellinor, along with Quinton and the three children, made their way to the car in the parking lot to
wait for Balfour.
About twenty minutes later, Balfour joined them in the parking lot.
As soon as Balfour got in the car, Ellinor asked, âHow did your conversation go? Did the auction
official believe you?â
Balfour looked at his sister and said, âI've explained the situation clearly, but since Sophia left early,
there was no way to confront her. The auction official said they would verify the situation and get
back to me soon.
As for the piece of land, it's definitely ours, but the price is yet to be negotiated.â
Ellinor nodded. âThen we'll wait for the auction house's response.â
Balfour's expression was tinged with worry as he gazed at Ellinor. âWhen you went to confront
Sophia, did you see anyone else?â
Ellinor was taken aback by the question. âOther people? No. I only saw Sophia when I walked in."
Balfour remained silent for a moment. âIt's okay,â
He then turned to the driver. âTake Ellinor back to the Blanchet Villa."
âYes, Mr. Howard.â
Ellinor couldn't help but feel that Balfour's question was a bit strange.
âMr. Howard, why did you ask if I saw anyone else in Sophia's box? Did she have company? Who
was it? Her father?â
Balfour shook his head. âIt's nothing. I just had a suspicion and wanted to ask you whether she came
alone or if her father was with her.â