Chapter 147
Michael realized he had misspoken and felt a little uneasy. “I’m sorry, Gina. I didn’t think how you feel and said the wrong thing.”
Gina shook her head and smiled. “It’s okay. I’m not angry. Let’s get my diamond mine first.”
Cole was in prison and shouldn’t be able to escape. But Gina insisted on auctioning the diamond nine. So, she could only ask Michael for help.
As Gina boarded the plane, she entered the quiet cabin’s suite. The airline’s stewardess noticed she was flying alone and handed her a doll as a companion so that Gina wouldn’t get bored. She smiled faintly and placed the doll next to her, After the flight attendant left, Gina binge–watched her favorite show before falling asleep.
Michael entered her suite and looked at the sleeping Gina. He only saw her from afar because he knew Gina was a light sleeper. She woke up easily from the lightest stimuli. Hence, Michael worried that if he got any closer, Gina would wake up.
Michael stayed to ensure she was okay before turning to leave. In the corridor, he happened to see Gabriel’s figure and frowned. ‘He’s in this flight too? Is he following Gina to Eldoria? But why didn’t Gina mention Gabriel boards the same flight?‘
However, Michael thought about it. Even if Gabriel wanted to travel with Gina, Gina didn’t need to tell him. After all, he was the one who met Gina first.
Michael’s thoughts made him chuckle lightly. As he was looking away, he saw a sexy woman pass by Gabriel and suddenly fall into Gabriel’s arms. Gabriel frowned and quickly pushed the woman away, and Michael heard the woman’s frantic apology, “Sir, I’m so sorry. I think I tripped over myself,” the woman said shyly.
But David was skeptical “No, your movements looked deliberate. I saw how you used your left foot to trip your right foot. What you did just now was an old trick and is outdated. But you can hit on me if you want. You’re a shameless woman, aren’t you?”
The woman blushed at David’s words and angrily said, “You’re the shameless one!” She glared at David and tidied her hair while charmingly smiling at Gabriel. “Sir, do you mind giving me your number?”
Gabriel didn’t budge. Just as he was about to refuse, someone suddenly asked, “You seem to have good luck with women,
huh?”
Gabriel raised his head and looked at the other end of the corridor. He saw Michael walking over with a faint smile. Seeing him, Gabriel frowned. He had never seen Michael before. But Michael knew him. Gabriel thought he might have met him at some social event but didn’t bother remembering him.
David, on the other hand, recognized Michael. “Mr. Jackson, he is Quaria’s CEO, Michael Clark,”
Gabriel didn’t feel like chatting But out of courtesy, he wouldn’t ignore him after Michael took the initiative to talk to him. He said calmly, “Mr. Clark, your words are too flattering”
Afterward, Gabriel glanced at the woman. “My answer is no. You can leave.”
But the woman refused to give up. “Why? Do you have a girlfriend?”
Gabriel didn’t want to waste his time with her. Whether he had a partner or not was none of her concern.
To avoid further conflicts, David decided to chase the woman away. “Look, can you stop pestering him? Save some face for yourself, will you?”
“Hmph! it’s good that you at least answer. Otherwise, I’ll be thinking you were mute.” The woman glared at David and Gabriel before leaving.
As the woman left, Gabriel took off his suit. He threw it to David and said, “Throw it away.”
David was a little surprised. Every suit he had was custom–made. One suit worth a hundred grand, and it would be a pity to throw it away. “Is he throwing his suit away because a woman fell on him just now?‘
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David was no less shocked. He didn’t expect his boss to act in such a way. “Is he mysophobic? That’s a first!
Michael asked as if they were close friends, “I heard Mr. Jackson doesn’t get close to women. At first, I didn’t believe it. But after seeing it myself? I guess the rumors were true. Do you reject having physical contact with women?”
Hearing his question, Gabriel’s eyes twitched. Not only was Michael trying to find something to talk about, but he was also asking such a strange question. Where is he going with this?”
David was also a little confused. However, as Gabriel’s assistant, he was excellent at assessing situations. He knew Gabriel didn’t want to talk with Michael, but he couldn’t reject him directly. He knew he had to mediate on Gabriel’s behalf.
“Mr. Clark, do you plan to talk about business collaboration with Mr. Jackson? If that’s the case, I’d be happy to exchange contacts. But if not, Mr. Jackson
is a little tired and needs to rest. It’s not a good time to chat.”
Michael chuckled softly. “I see.” He turned around and suddenly stopped in his tracks. Then, he turned to ask, “Mr. Jackson, are you on a business trip?”
David was flabbergasted. “Why does he keep throwing questions? Didn’t I make myself clear? Does he know basic human decency?”
“What about you, Mr. Clark? What are you planning to do in Eldoria?” David threw the question back to Michael.
Michael suddenly smiled. “I’m accompanying a friend for a vacation”
David found Michael’s answer was odd. “Why does he look proud when saying it? What is he proud of?‘ He stared at Michael puzzledly. ‘Such an interestingly odd person.”
“Then I wish you a pleasant vacation, Mr. Clark. Goodbye.” David said politely. Meanwhile, Gabriel also felt Michael’s answer was strange. But he didn’t
bother to pay much attention..
The twelve–hour flight came to an end.
Gina quickly got off the plane. She looked up and wanted to look around. But then, she noticed Michael turned sideways while rubbing his shoulder. Gina frowned. “What’s wrong?”
“No big deal, I think I slept in the wrong position.” He rubbed his shoulders as he spoke. Gina felt Michael’s behavior was odd but didn’t question him. She was more concerned about the auction the next day at ten o’clock.
Michael and Gina arrived at the auction the next day. After verifying their ID, they entered the venue and sat in the WIP seats. The host began to bid the diamond mine at five hundred grand.
Hearing the opening price, Gina and Michael were not in a hurry. They assessed the guests” interest by waiting for others to bid.
When the bid reached around 270 million dollars, Gina felt it was time to start bidding. She signaled for Michael to raise his sign. But someone else raised their bidding, so Gina made Michael bid one hundred million dollars.
Instantly, the auction hall fell silent. The diamond was indeed valuable. But with a price of 300 million dollars? Others thought the value wasn’t worth it. Therefore, many were discouraged from bidding higher.
“300 million dollars going once!”
*300 million dollars going twice!”
“300 million dollars going…”
“340 million dollars!”