Winner Takes All novel Chapter 196

In the private room on the second floor.

The pendant light was lit gracefully.

When Jack and Yael entered the private room, they glanced at the surrounding, then looked at each other.

After the staff left the room.

Jack frowned as he said, “Are all the private rooms in the auction decorated like this?”

“I am confused too,” Yael showed a disturbed expression on his face, “The decoration is very disturbing.”

Jack’s lips twitched. He was tranced as he sat on the couch.

It would not be a big deal if it was just the dim light.

The problem was the whole private room was filled with a strong fragrance, and there was a half nude art painting on the wall.

That…made him doubt that, was that an auction or an art gallery?

Both the men felt strange sitting in a private room decorated like that.

However, Jack noticed that they could see the whole auction stage from the French window in the private room. The room might be the best location.

The Vaughn family was showing their sincerity, but…

Jack glanced at the private room again and then at Yael.

That was a little too much.

When Yael felt Jack’s gaze was on him, he showed a stern look, “don’t think too much!”

“Get lost!”

Jack scolded back as he laughed.

Knock! Knock!

A knocking sound on the door was heard.

Then, a soft voice called out from outside the door.

“I’m Vinna Vaughn from the Vaughn family. Mr.Hughes, may I come in?”

Jack nodded.

Yael then said, “come in.”

Vinna, who was dressed in a long white dress like a fairy, came in.

A tint of surprised look showed on her pretty face.

The same shock was seen on Jack and Yael’s face.

Jack only knew that the invitation that evening was from the Vaughn family from the capital, but they did not expect a lady to attend.

And, it was an enchanting beautiful lady.

The long white dress showed the most of Vinna's tall and almost perfect figure, which presented her perfect curves under the lamination of the light.

Her facial features were exquisite, which had a perfect proportion. Her eyes were like stars and her makeup was light. She was comparable to those artists and stars on the TV.

While Jack was surprised, he thought of Amber at the same time.

Both ladies were pretty. But when compared, Amber was more like a fairy maiden, while Vinna was more mature and tactful.

They were both pretty, but one was enchanting while the other was just pretty.

“So pretty!”

Yael blurted out, breaking the silence in the room.

Vinna broke off from her surprise and looked at Jack in disdain.

Why was a bodyguard in the room with Mr.Hughes?

The place was decorated personally by her, and the atmosphere in the room was ruined because of the bodyguard.

The disdain she showed was gone in a second, but Jack noticed that.

Jack was dumbfounded. Was he invited just for her to show him a disdain look?

“Mr.Hughes, I’m Vinna Vaughn, the eldest daughter of the Vaughn family.”

Vinna smiled. Her smile was like the spring breeze, giving out a beautiful charm. When she walked her waist swayed and she looked around charmingly.

Then, under Jack and Yael’s gaze of shock.

Vinna bowed slightly when she approached Yael and handed out her right hand, “Pleasure to meet you, Mr. Hughes. I look forward to tonight.”

Did she recognize the wrong person?

Jack and Yael looked at each other. They were dumbfounded.

Jack felt that it was a little hilarious.

Did he look so unlike a rich person compared to Yael?

The Vaughn family invited him, but they did not know which one was him and recognized the wrong person.

Vinna frowned slightly. She looked at Jack and said with a tint of anger, “What is so funny about?”

She didn’t like the bodyguard in front of her at all.

She and her grandfather personally prepared the private room so that she could have a personal time with Jack.

She believed that with her beauty and maturity, she would be able to make Jack fall in love with her in one night.

But the presence of the bodyguard disturbed her plan.

Jack restrained his smile. He was not angry at all, instead, he felt that the scene was interesting.

He wondered how would Vinna react when she knew the truth.

Vinna smiled gently and looked at Yael, “Mr. Hughes, you’re indeed generous. You let your bodyguard come into a private room with you and not wait outside. That is so much different from the rich men’s son I’ve met so far.”

“Poof!”

Yael burst into laughter too. His face was blushing.

Vinna was puzzled by the scene.

Did she say something wrong?

Yael shook his hand, “It’s okay. He’s my friend. There is nothing to hide.”

Jack did not deny. So, Yael understood what he meant and did not tell Vinna the truth either.

As Yael spoke, he moved a step forward and looked at Vinna from above. His look on her was loving.

He gently moved his lips and said in a deep voice, “What I did not expect was you, Miss Vinna could be so pretty. You surprised me.”

Feeling Yael’s look and the way he praised her.

Vinna was pleased.

Since the first impression was satisfying, things would be easier later.

She had many ways to deal with playboys.

As her impression increased, he would be hers soon.

“Mr. Hughes, please don’t make fun of me. How am I qualified to your praise with just my appearance?”

Vinna held on to Yael’s right hand gently with her fair hand. The moment she touched him and felt Yael’s hand trembled a little, she was even more confident.

However, both let go of each other’s hands eventually due to politeness.

But Yael and Vinna were still gazing into each other. Both had a smile on their face.

It could also be taken as they were flirting at each other.

Jack, who witnessed it with his own eyes, blushed a little.

Was this a game of the high-end players? The ultimate battle of the playboy and playgirl?

He glanced at the light and the decoration in the private room.

Jack finally understood the real intention of the Vaughn family.

The Vaughn family wanted to build a bridge, but they did not even investigate about him?

It did not matter that they did not recognize him. But, couldn’t they investigate that he had a fiancé?

“Have a seat.”

After a while, Yael took Vinna’s hand and invited her to take a seat in a very gentlemanly manner.

While Vinna showed the elegance of a lady, but her charm was still on her.

When both of them were in their seats, they started to have a hot chat.

Jack was left out and sat alone aside.

However, Jack did not care much. He didn’t like that kind of situation.

Since Vinna recognized the wrong person, he would just let Yael, the experienced playboy take care of the situation.

As long as they don’t affect him, he was fine no matter how they communicate.

“By the way, Mr.Hughes. The auction tonight is something you should look after.”

Vinna said suddenly in a delicate voice.

Jack raised an eyebrow and looked over at them instinctively.

Vinna frowned a little when she sensed Jack’s gaze. Then she turned towards Yael and smiled as she said, “The final piece in the auction tonight is a piece of jewelry, the Blue Ocean Teardrop. That is a blue sapphire designed by the top designer. Its charm could make every woman dream for it.”

The hint was given!

There was no need for Vinna with such a family background to ask others to bid the Blue Ocean Teardrop for her. But it could be a test.

If “Jack” was willing to bid the jewelry for her, then their relationship could be closer.

Jack rubbed his nose. His gaze deepened, as he pondered.

“Blue Ocean Teardrop? It seemed that I haven’t bought any gifts for Amber since we dated.”