Chapter 230: Chapter 230: Her Trap
"I think this flower’s price is a bit overinflated."
July Quinn looked at the Ghost Flower she had won for 90 million.
If the flower’s quality is good, its medicinal value should also be great—then 90 million would be well spent.
But this flower looks a bit malnourished, and its medicinal value has decreased significantly, making her feel the 90 million wasn’t worth it.
Just as she finished expressing her thoughts, July caught a glimpse of Nina Quinn and Justin Callahan sneering.
Oh, they must think she regretted it after swiping her card, and were laughing at her.
July withdrew her gaze and curled her lips in a corner unseen by others.
"But it’s fine; I’ll make back the money I’ve spent today elsewhere."
Justin, Nina, and even Kyle Keaton, sitting next to her, all thought she was just comforting herself after spending money.
But soon something happened that made them realize July wasn’t self-comforting at all.
Meanwhile, the auction entered another phase.
After all, it’s a live broadcast, so Westmarch Television designed a segment where three people were randomly selected to perform talents, allowing other bidders to voluntarily pay for their performances.
Of course, Holly Houston wouldn’t miss the chance to introduce this to the national audience: "All proceeds from this segment will be donated directly to children in mountainous areas."
Thus, this segment garnered not only applause from the audience inside the venue but also praise from the outside public.
To start things off well, Holly was the first to perform.
Her talent performance was the cello, a rather challenging piece.
By the end of her performance, applause echoed throughout the venue.
Quickly, the bidding segment began.
Justin was the first to raise his paddle: "2 million."
Despite all unpleasantness today, this was his debut appearance before Westmarch’s public; he certainly wanted to leave a good impression here.
With Justin taking the lead, others also began raising bids.
Even without these people, The Houston Family had already arranged several supporters at the venue to cheer for her during this segment.
After all, this was Holly’s first appearance on Westmarch Television, naturally requiring support to leave a good impression on everyone in Westmarch.
Finally, Holly’s performance garnered a charity fund of 60 million.
After thanking the donors, Holly announced the continuation of the talent charity segment: "When the music ends, the person illuminated by our spotlight will be the next to showcase their charity performance."
Soon, the spotlight fell on a male participant.
He didn’t have any special talents but managed to sing a song a cappella.
His vocal tone was quite nice, so he raised 16 million in charity funds.
"Next up is our final talent performer. Let’s see who this lucky person is as the music plays."
As Holly spoke, she suddenly fixed her gaze on July Quinn.
Although Holly looked at her with a sweet smile, July felt as though a venomous snake was coiling around her, ready to spray its toxin on her.
While pondering this unsettling feeling, she realized Holly called a halt as the spotlight fell on her, July Quinn.
She’s not foolish, so she naturally understood why Holly’s gaze had fixed on her earlier.
This so-called random talent selection was likely a trap curated by Holly against her.
"Oh, we’ve selected a celebrity this time."
Holly explained her trap with a light and humorous tone.
Indeed, as July had guessed, seeing her at the auction today, Holly arranged this impromptu act.
Apart from wanting to show July her real worth and how she doesn’t deserve to sit with so many wealthy celebrities, Holly surely had other motives.
"Please welcome CC from my girl group GIRLS, July Quinn, the drummer, to the stage."
Under the dazzling lights, Holly hid her malice and warmly invited July Quinn to the stage.