Never Mistake a Queen for a Lapdog novel Chapter 984

"But I want to see my birthday present."

"I'll have my assistant bring it out to you right now."

Madeline paused. "What about you, Felix? Aren't you going to take me home?"

"I still have business to handle here. You head back first."

Although Madeline desperately wanted Felix to be the one to escort her home, she knew better than to push him too hard.

Besides, she had already gotten exactly what she came for today. Playing along, she said softly, "Alright. But thank you again for the beautiful birthday present, Felix."

Felix gave a dismissive hum and ended the call.

He instructed his proxy bidder to retrieve the tiara immediately and deliver it to Madeline, who was waiting outside.

He sat in his seat for a little while longer as the auction continued, but a restless, anxious energy made it impossible for him to stay still.

Finally, he stood up, walked out of the VIP room, and headed out to find Claire.

Before he even reached her private suite, he ran straight into Wilbur.

Felix's eyes narrowed into cold, dangerous slits.

Wilbur walked right up to him, his attitude perfectly polite. "I heard you placed a remarkable bid to win The Aquaria Tiara. If you're willing to part with it, I'd be happy to purchase it from you for fifty percent over the hammer price. I'd consider it a personal favor."

Felix stared at him, his gaze unconsciously darkening. "Why are you so obsessed with coveting things that belong to other men?"

His double meaning was completely undisguised.

"If you're unhappy with the price, we can negotiate," Wilbur replied, maintaining his effortless composure.

A chilling hostility gathered in Felix's eyes. "I highly recommend you drop it. If I won it, it belongs to me. I'm not handing it over to anyone."

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