At that moment Raymond chuckled softly, shaking his head at Valentina's unwavering curiosity. The way she was staring at him, eyes sharp and expectant, made it clear she wouldn't let this go until she got an answer.
"You really want to know, don't you?" he teased, a small smirk playing on his lips.
"Raymond," she pressed, crossing her arms. "Just tell me."
"Alright, alright," he relented, the amusement still evident in his tone. "It was from the bank."
immediately Valentina blinked. "The bank?"
Raymond nodded. "They're affiliated with the organisers of the audition. Actually, they're under the same company—GSK. We've been banking with us for a long time, and they've always sent invitations for these types of auctions. But I've never been to one before. Not until today."
Valentina absorbed the information, her brows furrowing slightly.
"So… if you never attended before, why now?"
Raymond's fingers tapped against the steering wheel. "Because of the necklace," he admitted.
