Chapter 157: 18 Years Of Devotion Or Trickery?

As Lucas pulled Nadia through the winding streets of the town, she couldn't help but wonder where on earth he was taking her.

She just wished this bastard would stop making her walk in the public streets like this and letting these perverts degrade her with their gazes. She had hated such gazes more than anything and never thought she would experience them again.

She worked so hard, sacrificed so much to gain enough power to never ever feel such gazes. But who would have thought the boy whom she hated more than anything would come back as a man to haunt her.

To her relief, eventually, they arrived at an unassuming building nestled between two shops.

Upon entering, Nadia was taken aback by the opulence surrounding her – crystal chandeliers hung from the ceiling, marble floors stretched out beneath her feet, and paintings adorned every wall.

It was a secret auction house she didn't even know existed.

Nobility milled about, their faces obscured by intricate masks, whispering amongst themselves. Even Lucas donned a mask, leaving Nadia feeling exposed in nothing more than a sheer veil.

The gazes of the gathered aristocrats, especially the men, lingered on her curvaceous form, undressing her with their eyes.

She tugged self-consciously at the hem of her skimpy outfit, though it did little to help hide her half exposed asscheeks or the rest of her exposed skin.

It seemed as though everyone knew what kind of "fun" she and Lucas would be having later – except for them.

Some were already about to approach her, a group of 5 men and Nadia became nervous, wondering if Lucas was planning to humiliate her by letting these trash touch her and have their way with her.

But to her relief, Lucas pulled her behind, his wide back covering her figure just as some brash noblemen tried to get close.

A man reclined in a velvet armchair, surrounded by sumptuous furnishings, being tended to by two elegantly dressed women. When he spotted Bai Ling he dismissed the attendants and stood up, extending a hand in greeting.

Nadia's eyes widened upon recognizing that the man was none other than Yiman! What was he doing here? Did Lucas tell him to come here?

Her heart began to pound as she was afraid of getting caught red handed. She couldn't care less what Yiman might think but if he recognizes her then he might tell Olivia and the last thing Nadia wanted was for her daughter to look at her in a way she dreaded.

"Ah, there you are! Son-in-law, so good to see you!" Yiman exclaimed warmly, clasping Bai Ling's forearm.

But his gaze suddenly shifted to the mesmerising pregnant beauty standing behind Bai Ling, widening appreciatively as his eyes roamed over her scantily clad physique.

Her skin was so pale and smooth and her milky breasts were this close to popping out of her lovely bunny costume. Her supple thighs were soft yet toned like a warrior's. How could an ordinary woman have such beauty and charms?

But Yiman came out of his daze when he realized that his son-in-law brought this pregnant woman.

He got vexed upon wondering if Bai Ling was enjoying his time with his mistress right after marrying his pure and sweet daughter.

But he reeled in his anger and knew he couldn't simply lash out at the man who was not only his son-in-law but also his mother's right hand. If he wanted to know more about him, he would have to pretend to be friendly for now.

It was the only reason he agreed to meet him here and find out his connection to his mother.

Lucas took a seat next opposite to Yiman pulling Nadia onto his lap without ceremony or explanation. Despite herself, she felt a spark of irritation ignite in her chest; was he going to expose her to Yiman right here and now?

Yiman leaned forward, curiosity piqued. "Might I ask who this stunning creature accompanying you is?"