Chapter 5

The air was thick with tension for a couple of seconds.

The low hum of the central air conditioning in the auction house was clearly audible.

Everyone around us held their breath, eyes flicking back and forth between me, Edward, and Vanessa.

Some people whispered under their breath, some tried to sneak photos with their phones, and others looked eager for the drama to unfold.

Then, I heard Edward laugh.

I knew that laugh too well. It was a mix of sarcasm, confidence, and that smug vibe as if he could see through me.

"Married?" He repeated the word, as…