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.
once, going twice… Last chance to place your bid before
his gaze across the room, expression haughty. There was no mistaking his purpose here tonight – to assert dominance. Anyone who dared
moment to speak up. “Twenty million,” he said without looking up, casually prodding at some cake with a silver
Donald. Many of them were eyeing him
Twenty million? Where did
gaze turned steely as he gave Donald a sharp
charity gala tonight were prominent business leaders in Pollerton, and every single one of
every year as a means to flaunt his power. It was hence surprising to see someone with
thought crossed everyone’s mind: Who is that young man? Is he for
contemplated for a moment before breaking
with another
held out three fingers.
Akio, looking calm and at
on the other hand, was anything but. His expression darkened dangerously at such an overt gesture to
want to do this?”
“Absolutely,” Donald replied.
right then.” Akio said
the end, the cup was sold to Donald at a price of thirty million. The guests began murmuring among
was not anyone ordinary since he was sitting with big shots like Lana
you take it?” She took out a credit card and slid it across
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