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.

chance to place your bid before the hammer falls,”

– to assert dominance. Anyone

“Twenty million,” he said without looking up, casually prodding at

attention to Donald. Many of them were eyeing him

million? Where did he get

gaze turned steely as he gave Donald

prominent business leaders in Pollerton, and every single one of them

all 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

Who is that young man? Is he for

contemplated for a moment

followed up with another

three fingers. “Thirty

glanced at Akio, looking calm

but. His expression

you sure you want to do this?” Akio asked

“Absolutely,” Donald replied.

right then.” Akio said

the cup was sold to Donald at a price of thirty million. The

that he was not anyone ordinary since he was sitting with big shots like Lana and

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

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