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.
just couldn’t get rich folks sometimes, “Not
out of
on
it was for ordinary folks
many others, it’s
“My staff shouldn’t lose face over such
Only then did Comelia realize howrash she’d been. As his assistant, her actions reflected on
was no big deal, no point sweating over money, but Marcus didn’t see it that way His first concern was the interests of
said softly, “No need to apologize Just remember, don’t be afraid of anyone when this happens again, no matter the price, I
Comelia “Okay”
was sold for ten
two of his minions, “Ms. Stewart, congrats on spending ten million on this scrap paper?”
about the ten million Marcus had spent, she still responded to Hayden Ruffs provocation with a smile. “Thank you!”
Marcus, “This ten million must have drained your savings, huh? if you’re broke, you can always send your wife my way. I’ll be happy to pick up the tab.
on his glasses, Marcus gave Hayden Ruff a cold look, didn’t utter a word, and
eyes filled with malice, “Hmph, dare to mess with me, think you can leave
to be
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