Chapter 436
Vivian Bennett felt a flicker of hope when someone bid four hundred euros.
At least someone was willing to bid for her.
She wouldn't have the lowest price of the night.
"I bid one hundred thousand euros for a dance with this lady."
A clear, pleasant male voice rang out from below the stage.
His tone was calm and collected, brimming with confidence.
Vivian's lips parted beneath her mask.
One hundred thousand euros?
Had she heard correctly?
The number left her feeling dazed.
The entire hall fell silent.
All eyes turned to the man who had made the bid.
Vivian followed their gaze and froze.
It was the man dressed as the Prince Charming.
She never expected this prince to choose her.
For a moment, she felt dizzy with luck.
Because of his bid, she instantly became the center of attention.
Vivian even began to fantasize about becoming the ball's queen tonight.
After all, dancing with a prince was an honor in itself.
But her heart remained surprisingly calm.
She simply found the situation quite amusing.
The mayor beamed as he spoke. "Thank you for your generous donation, sir. The people in the disaster area will remember your kindness."
He was clearly pleased with the price.
He was even happier to have this chance to please such an important figure.
"Please, this beautiful lady, step down and share a dance with this gentleman." The mayor gestured for Vivian to come forward.
Vivian gladly prepared to descend the stage.
The jump from three hundred euros to one hundred thousand was astonishing.
She lifted her gown's hem, a smile playing on her lips.
Just as she was about to step forward—
A voice she knew to her very core cut through the air from a distance.
"Five hundred thousand euros."
The voice was low and clear, leaving no room for doubt.
Vivian's steps halted instantly.
Her smile froze on her face.
Beneath her mask, her pupils constricted sharply.
Under the brilliant starlight, she stood as if spellbound.
Time seemed to stand still.
Even her breathing became cautious.
It was him…
Liam Sullivan.
Vivian stared in disbelief at the figure approaching.
He wore an exquisite black mask trimmed with gold.
His eyes were as deep as the night.
His perfectly tailored black suit accentuated his tall, straight posture.
Even without lavish attire, his presence was overwhelming.