Chapter 23: Not A Comedy Show

"Gentlemen, I implore you," Amelie stepped in again, her voice growing more impatient and nervous at the same time, "Must I remind you that we're at a very important event with dozens of people watching us right now?"

She then looked at Richard and frowned, "Think of all the potential business partners you might lose because of this childish feud. Both of you should stop this instant. The goal of this benefit is to gather money for people in need, not to fight one another."

"Well," suddenly, another person stepped in, his low voice mixed with a foreign accent made everyone turn their attention to him. Einar's face was still shining with a smug and somewhat mocking grin, "This is the silent auction after all. I would pay good money to see how this situation unfolds. What a dramatic sight indeed."