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.
“Not interested but still bidding that high?”
he out of his mind?
didn’t grow on trees, ya knew
was for ordinary folks
others, it’s
echoed again, “My staff shouldn’t lose face over such petty matters”
Comelia realize howrash she’d been. As his assistant, her actions
money, but Marcus didn’t see it that way His first concern was the interests of the Hartley
apologize Just remember, don’t be afraid of anyone when this happens again, no matter the price, I can handle
Comelia “Okay”
the end, the manuscript was sold
of his
Marcus had spent, she still responded to Hayden Ruffs
million must have drained your savings, huh? if you’re broke, you can always send your wife my way. I’ll be happy to
on his glasses, Marcus gave Hayden Ruff a cold look, didn’t utter a word,
filled with malice, “Hmph, dare to mess with me, think you can leave this city
assistant hurried over. “Mr. Ruff. Hannah seems to be with Steven, I
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