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At seven in the evening, I took Skylar into the opulent and dazzling auction house, located nine floors beneath the city center.
Here, anything could be bought.
“Distinguished guest, please proceed to the third–floor private rooms.” A hostess in a sleek, elegant gown saw me present my badge and immediately greeted us respectfully.
This badge wasn’t something you could obtain with just money; it required both wealth and power. Fewer than five guests were allowed on the third floor.
1:08 PM
