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.

once, going twice… Last chance to

– to assert dominance. Anyone who dared oppose him would face severe consequences.

million,” he said without looking up, casually

were eyeing him with varying degrees of surprise and

was stunned. Twenty million? Where did he

turned steely as he gave

prominent business leaders in Pollerton,

something like this every year as a means

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

Donald, Sixten contemplated for a moment before breaking into

followed up with another bid. “Twenty-two

three

glanced at Akio, looking

was anything but. His expression darkened dangerously at such an overt gesture to challenge

sure you want to do

“Absolutely,” Donald replied.

right then.” Akio said nothing else

end, the cup was sold to Donald at a price

Whoever he was, they knew that he was not anyone ordinary since he was sitting with big

card. Why don’t you take it?” She took out a credit card and slid it

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