章 107: [Volume 1] Chapter 107- Auction.

The next day, Esme sat in her office, calmly going through her paperwork. The steady hum of the office surrounded her, the rhythm of her work uninterrupted. But that calm was abruptly shattered when the door burst open, and in came Helga, her usual composed demeanor replaced by a mess of emotions.

A file was clutched tightly in her hand, and though her appearance was disheveled, her eyes shone with victory, like she'd just uncovered a long-hidden secret.

Esme didn't even need to ask. One look at Helga's expression and she already knew something significant had happened. But she played along, leaning back slightly in her chair with a raised eyebrow.

"What happened, Secretary Ruby?" Esme asked, her voice smooth, but with a hint of curiosity. "Why are you in such a rush?"

Helga, without a second thought, walked briskly up to Esme's desk, a triumphant smile dancing on her lips. She leaned over the table, her excitement barely contained. "I found it."