Chapter 289
Not until Marcus took a seat beside her did she realize it was him whod been lifting the paddle President Hartley, are you interested in this manuscript too?”
Before Marcus could even answer the auctioneer cried out “One million and one thousand for the first time‘
Marcus raised his paddle again, bidding ten million, causing the auctionee to do a double take “Ten million for the first time, we have a bid of ten million, any further offers?”
Comelia knew Marcus was loaded, but him raising the bid to ten million in one go was a bit of a shocker
She swallowed nervously and asked again “President Hartley, are you really interested in this manuscript?”
“Nah” Marcus was looking at her his heart aching at the sight of her hestation
She obviously wanted the manuscript, but the price was way beyond her budget, each bid left her wrestling with indecision.
couldn’t get rich folks sometimes, “Not interested but still bidding that
out of his
grow on trees, ya knew
how hard it was for ordinary
for many others, it’s a fortune they could never
echoed again, “My staff shouldn’t lose face
Only then did Comelia realize howrash
thought it was no big deal, no point sweating over money, but Marcus didn’t see it that
to apologize Just remember, don’t be afraid of anyone when this happens again, no matter the price, I
Comelia “Okay”
manuscript was sold
his
Cornelia was heartbroken about the ten million Marcus had spent, she still responded to
Ruff goaded Marcus, “This ten million must have drained your savings, huh? if you’re broke, you can always send
a slight push on his glasses, Marcus gave Hayden Ruff a cold look, didn’t
filled with malice, “Hmph, dare to mess
over. “Mr. Ruff. Hannah seems to be with Steven, I couldn’t keep
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