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 your

There was no mistaking his purpose here tonight – to assert dominance. Anyone who dared oppose him would face severe consequences. He would make sure

chose this moment to speak up. “Twenty million,” he said without looking up, casually prodding at some cake

turned their attention to Donald. Many of them were eyeing him with varying

stunned. Twenty million? Where did he get so

he gave

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

He would do something like this every year as a means to flaunt

same thought crossed everyone’s mind: Who is

for a moment before breaking into a

with

held out three fingers.

glanced at Akio, looking calm and

the other hand, was anything but. His expression darkened dangerously

want to do this?” Akio asked in a low

“Absolutely,” Donald replied.

right then.” Akio said nothing else and sat

the end, the cup was sold to Donald at a

he was not anyone

asked in concern. “There’s money in this card. Why don’t you take it?” She took out a credit