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As husband and wife stepped through The Cosmopolitan's doors, they became the center of attention. It was a dinner in support of a charity auction, with a master of ceremonies guiding the event on stage, but that did not stop people from diverting their gaze to Miss Collins as she passed by.

The place exuded wealth, a lot of wealth. Everyone there seemed gilded, each one more powerful than the other. The glasses in graceful hands, the million-dollar heels, the tailor-made suits, the displayed jewels; how fortune seemed so commonplace.

"This way," Mason said, leading his wife to the table near the stage.

He loved the way everyone looked at him with envy.

On the table were napkins embroidered with the guests' names. Arabella sat beside Mason, as the seating arrangement suggested.

The master of ceremonies was presenting a Renaissance painting before the guests could start bidding.

The tables had their respective plaques for guests to place their bids.

"What is the cause of this event?
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