"There are only two items up for auction tonight, the Star of Alpet and the Power of Heart. Both will likely start at over 2 million dollars," Matthew said, his tone serious.

He knew Clara was here for the Power of Heart, but what he couldn't grasp was why she was so determined to get it.

Recently, things hadn't been peaceful, and Matthew didn't want Clara taking unnecessary risks, but he knew he couldn't control her decisions.

Clara was a woman of secrets, many secrets. He ...