C478 Surprise

Unbeknownst to Royse and his companions, the ostensible purpose of the auction—to lease out boats—was merely a smokescreen. The true agenda was for Nathan Wright to showcase his daughter as an eligible match.

Of course, not all the attendees were lured by the prospect of a maritime deal. In fact, very few had that in mind.

Instead, after the Wright Family subtly hinted at the opportunity