An Understated Dominance by Marina Vittori

Chapter 374

“Don’t believe me? Let’s see what happens!” The woman in the baseball cap pursed her lips in disdain, while Dustin and Roderick only smiled back in response.

As time went on, the auction neared its end, and the remaining highly prized items were brought up on stage. Among them, was the long–awaited thousand–year green lotus everyone coveted.

“Ladies and gentlemen, our next item on auction is an extremely rare, precious herb that has thrived for a thousand years. This item is known as the thousand–year green lotus!”

was brought forward with great care. As the box opened, one translucent and gleaming green lotus was revealed. While its petals were colored green, its core shimmered gold. It appeared to

this baby home for sure!” The woman’s eyes sparkled, and she looked excited. Not only she, but the rest of the bidders had

precious item, I believe you have a

for the thousand–year green lotus is 100 million, with subsequent raises of not

of the

“120 million!”

“130 million!”

in my way!

joined the fray. Equipped with sizable funds, they had come prepared. That was because it was widely understood that the thousand–year green lotus held immeasurable value and that whoever won

abundant with wealth, precious herbs like these that could prolong life were highly favored, especially by the elderly tycoons. It didn’t matter, even if that meant staking their

shirt suddenly raised his paddle. His commanding voice reverberated through

Stoneray Order. Don’t try to take it from me!” The man scrutinized his surroundings, his gaze

to look him straight in the eyes. Not many dared to offend the Stoneray Order, as they

all that? I’m bidding 800 million!” In the face of the silent

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