That was why Tet had been exceedingly humble.

For someone like Frank to be so accomplished at his age, Tet scarcely dared to imagine the influence that backed him.

Bowing his head to Frank, he said earnestly, "Apologies for trying to pull rank earlier, Mr. Lawrence. Please forgive my indiscretion." He had his dignity too, which was why he did not kneel and beg.

he was no bully-he nodded as

the pure jade vase is fake. Isn't that a slap to Mr. Pearce's face?" "The way I see it, Hugh is just sfrivolous character who yaps a lot to make himself look important." "He's just a member of

over." He then turned toward Tet, intending nly for to give for him to give a starting bid, but only for Tet to shake his head and turn toward Frank instead, clearly to push the task to Frank. Frank did not excuse himself. Glancing at the glaring Hugh on stage, he smiled. "Bid starts at one dollar." The hall was left in an uproar—even if it was counterfeit, it was definitely worth more than one dollar! Swere even holding back their laughter, as it was definitely to see an article being sold forious dollar at Gene's charity auction. "You mean to insult me, don't you?!" Hugh snapped, finally having had enough. "The vase is worth a million even if it's a fake! There's no way it's worth just one dollar!" "Oh, but it is." Frank chuckled and pointed at the guests. "Everyone gathered here is either rich or important, and word would soon spread that they bought a counterfeit item at Gene

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