The auction hall buzzed with a low hum as guests slowly filled their seats. One by one, people gathered, settling into the luxurious space, their murmurs and rustling anticipation growing as they prepared for the results of the silent auction.
"Don't you just love the suspense of a silent auction?" Anaїs asked, her eyes gleaming with excitement as she glanced at the man seated next to her.
"It's fascinating how everyone tries to bid big while keeping their composure. I wonder which painting will fetch the highest bid tonight. With the summer international art exhibition just around the corner, the artist is bound to be incredibly lucky!"
Before the man could offer a reply, Amelie Bennett stepped onto the stage. Her presence immediately commanded attention, her gaze sweeping across the room with a quiet authority that left everyone captivated.
