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.

million, going once, going twice… Last chance to place your bid before the hammer falls,”

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

speak up. “Twenty million,” he said without

to Donald. Many of them were eyeing

Where did he get so much

gaze turned steely as he gave Donald a

prominent business leaders in Pollerton, and every single one of

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 the audacity to

thought crossed everyone’s mind: Who is

a

followed up with

out three

Akio, looking calm

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

want to do this?”

“Absolutely,” Donald replied.

right then.” Akio said nothing else and

Donald at a price of thirty million. The

he was not anyone ordinary since he was sitting with

concern. “There’s money in this card. Why don’t you take it?” She took out a credit card and slid it across the table toward