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!”

wave from the auctioneer, a wooden box 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 be the epitome of perfection, resembling a delicate work of art as its beauty captivated everyone present. Under the illumination of lights,

and she looked excited. Not only she, but the rest

item, I believe you have

is 100 million, with subsequent raises of not less than 5

the auctioneer announced the start of the

“120 million!”

“130 million!”

one gets in my way!

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 the bid would be able to receive

favored, especially by the elderly tycoons. It didn’t matter, even if

man in a long–sleeved shirt suddenly raised his paddle. His

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

Stoneray Order, as they

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

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