Son In Law Madness novel

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 place

swept his gaze across the room, expression haughty. There was no mistaking his purpose here tonight – to assert dominance. Anyone who dared oppose him

up. “Twenty million,” he said without

of them were eyeing

Where did he get so much money

steely as he gave Donald a sharp

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

knew that the charity gala was supposed to be Akio’s show. He would do something like this every year as a means to flaunt his power. It was hence surprising to see someone with

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

for a moment before breaking into a

followed up with

out three fingers.

looking calm and

was anything but. His expression darkened dangerously at

want to do this?” Akio asked in a

“Absolutely,” Donald replied.

said nothing else and

the end, the cup was sold to Donald at a price of thirty million. The guests began murmuring

that he was not

you have the money?” Reina asked in concern. “There’s money in this card. Why don’t you take it?” She took