Chapter 142 Doing This On Purpose

“Four million.” A potbellied man raised his paddle.

Akio did the same. “Six million.”

Just like that, the price was raised by whole two million.

No one dared to outbid him for the simple reason that he was Akio Ono, Chief of Pollerton Translations. The power and influence that man had in Pollerton were beyond imagination. Outbidding someone like him essentially meant stepping on his toes, and that would be seeking death.

“Six million, going once, going twice…”

 

“Ten million,” Rupert said suddenly.

He directed a smirk at Akio. “I’m rather fond of this item. However, if Mr. Ono likes it too, I’m happy to concede.”

 

The meaning behind his words was clear – despite the wealth and power Akio held, Rupert was not intimidated by him, much unlike the others.

Akio smiled in return. “Fifteen million.”

Rupert got the cue. “Well, I offer my congratulations then, Mr. Ono,” he said with a shrug.

to place your bid before the hammer falls,”

purpose here tonight –

million,” he said without looking up,

to Donald. Many of them were eyeing

was stunned. Twenty million? Where did he get

gaze turned steely as he gave

the charity gala tonight were prominent business leaders in Pollerton, and every single one of them was deferential to

knew that the charity gala was supposed to be Akio’s show. He would do something like this every year as a means to

crossed everyone’s mind: Who is that young man? Is

a

up with another bid. “Twenty-two

out three fingers.

glanced at Akio, looking calm and

His expression darkened dangerously at such an overt gesture

do this?” Akio asked in a

“Absolutely,” Donald replied.

said nothing

to Donald at a price of thirty million.

that he was not anyone ordinary

don’t you take it?” She took

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