Never Late, Never Away Chapter 199
Upon seeing Benedict walking toward the stage, the auctioneer beamed. “Let’s welcome Mr. Morrison!”
The ladies sitting below the stage swooned collectively at Benedict’s incomparable charm as soon as he went up the stage.
Glancing at Finnick’s direction, Benedict began, “I believe that in times of need, helping the poor should be a priority, and that priority should come above all personal needs, which includes keeping the pen for myself as a memory of my dear sister. Knowing that she will gladly approve of my action today,I cannot tell you how much peace
and comfort that brings to me upon parting with this pen.
”
Rounds of applause erupted inside the hall.
After Benedict went back to his seat, the auctioneer announced, “Alright, let’s begin with the auction! The minimum bid is a hundred thousand!”
The exquisite pen shimmered under the incandescent lights of the hall as if it had not aged with time at all. The nib was made of pure gold, thus making it perfect for signing with great flow. Imagine how impressive it would be to sign company agreements with the magnificent pen.
The audience began to bid.
“One hundred thousand!”
and fifty
“Two hundred thousand!”
very intent on getting the fountain pen
fists were sweating profusely. He had been doing a good job of holding his emotions
to him! Finnick was sure that Evelyn would disapprove if her favorite pen was to end up with
of Finnick’s next move, Xavier and
She hoped that Finnick wouldn’t bid for the pen, but that would mean that he didn’t place great value
had been treasuring
there, smiling lovingly and calling out to him with her angelic voice gently, “Oh, Finnick! I don’t think words can describe how
climax. No one was going to let the chance of getting the pen slip without
raised his paddle
the previous bidders gave up upon hearing the
considered
to prevent Evelyn’s beloved item from falling into a stranger’s hands, Finnick joined the bidding eventually. It was just
it coming, never would she have thought that
more. All this