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.

Last chance to place your bid before the hammer falls,”

– to assert dominance.

he said without looking up, casually prodding at some cake with

them were eyeing him with varying degrees of surprise and

did he get

he gave Donald

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

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

is

for a moment before breaking

with another

three fingers.

glanced at Akio, looking

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

to do this?” Akio asked in a

“Absolutely,” Donald replied.

Akio said nothing else and sat

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

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

money in this card. Why don’t you take it?” She

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