I didn't bicker with Hendrix. Instead, I smiled and said, "How are you today? Is it raining in Jarold City?"

It was the rainy season, which was a good thing as it was an excellent season for planting crops in Ucrebury.

He hummed in assent and asked in a deep voice, "How was the auction?"

After thinking for a moment, I replied, "I saw the box. It's exactly the same as the one my grandmother gave me."

"Why didn't you bid for it?" he asked lightly.

I was stunned for a moment. I wanted to ask him how he found out that I didn't bid for it, but I suddenly remembered that Evan must have told him.

I paused for a while before saying, "The price was too high. I felt that it wasn't worth it."

He said, "It's worth the money if you like it. What's more, it holds a special meaning for you."

Knowing that he was wealthy, I didn't refute him and just said, "A man called Elmore Balton bought it. I asked Evan to leave him a message. After I settle everything here, I would like to contact him to open the box."

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