''Mm,'' Violet nodded, ''Cecy is a young genius. Do you see teenagers like her in our university as often?"
Lina's eyes widened in astonishment, ''She is a teenager?'' Naturally, she had assumed that she must be in her 20s at least as that was one of the criterias for getting into Hudson Crest which remained specific about their rules.
And with her appearance, Cecily could more or less pass off as an adult.
…
''Two hundred thousand—do I hear two-fifty?,'' As the deep chime of a bell reverberated through the hall, the low hum voices were silenced. On the stage, the auctioneer, a poised man in a sharp tuxedo, announced, ''Two hundred thousand going once… going twice… sold!"
The rare vintage painting on the stage was carried out carefully.
The guests in the ballroom were led to a door and on the other side of a door was an auction-like setup with an auditorium styled hall which had tiered seats. And a raised stage for the auctioneer.
