Kissed By The Baddest Bidder's Daughter

Chapter 7: A Nice Gal?!

It's been a few days since that woman was sold at auction and I can't stop thinking about her.

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She wasn't bought by one of the girls in charge of the auction like me. I wonder what the person who bought her is like?

"Make her your slave, make her your toy... It's up to you!" announced the auctioneer

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I feel totally miserable remembering those words.

I should have done something to help her, even if it would have been reckless.

"Anything can be sold as long as there's someone to buy it. That's what an auction is," Natalie explained. "We're only the sponsors. We don't have to think of the participants' circumstances."

But I can't go up against them...

I know how terrible it felt to be put up for auction. I'm so frustrated with myself for only being able to watch helplessly.

"...I'm so pathetic..." I whispered to myself.

"Alex! Straighten out those sheets!" Alan pointed out.

"Oh! Sorry!"

"What's going on? Lately all you've done is sigh." He looked at me worriedly.

"I've just got a lot on my mind. I'll be more careful."

"I'd be happy to give you advice if you're worried about something."

"No, it's all right. Thanks, though."

I can't talk about the auction to anyone.

"I'm done putting out fresh towels."

"Let's move on to the next room, then," Alan said.

"Okay!"

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Just as we're about to move onto the next room, Cecilia appears in the doorway.

"Good morning," I greeted.

"Good morning," Alan added.

"Morning. Did you do the final checks on room 1022, Alex?" Cecilia asks, holding the guest room cleaning list in her hands.

"Yes. Um, was there something the matter?"

"There were paper bags and trash underneath the bed."

"What?! I'm so sorry!"

"Luckily I caught it before the next guest arrived, but... It's not like you to overlook something like that, Alex."

"Alex, I knew something was the matter," Alan said worryingly. "If you don't feel well, you should rest."

"I was just careless. I promise I'll be more careful next time," I replied.

"There were no problem with the other rooms. Finish up the rest, please," Cecilia stated.

"Yes, madam!"

Cecilia continues checking the guest rooms, not scolding me once.

I'm letting this affect my work. I have to be more focused!

I take a deep breath and try to push all the thoughts about the auction out of my head and focus on work.

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That evening, after most of the guests have checked in, I rest in the break room. I'm the only one here, and I'm enjoying the peace and quiet.

I'm spacing out so much Alan is worried about me. I keep forgetting things... I need to get my act together. I'm worried about the woman who got sold at the auction, but there's nothing I can do about it now.