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.

to place

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 looking up, casually prodding at some cake

Many of them were eyeing him with varying degrees of

Where did he get so much

as he gave

prominent business leaders in Pollerton, and every single one

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

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

for a moment

followed up with another bid.

three

at Akio, looking calm

but. His expression darkened dangerously at such

to do this?” Akio asked

“Absolutely,” Donald replied.

Akio said nothing else

Donald at a price of thirty million.

was curious about Donald’s identity. Whoever he was, they knew that he was not anyone ordinary since he was sitting with big shots like

Why don’t you take it?” She took out a credit card and slid it across the table toward