Love's Perfect Match

Chapter 170

up.“500-year-old ginkgo. Starting price at 1.5 million!”Sure enough, Arthur, who had done nothing earlier, was just waiting for this, and he raised his paddle decisively, calling the price 1.5 million more than the starting price.After that, every time he called a price, Callum would follow closely and call a price as well, but each time only a dollar higher.Yes, only a dollar, which seemed like he was making enemies with Arthur on purpose.Noticing this weird competitor, Arthur twirled his head and stole a look. Elspeth hurriedly ducked, and Callum was wearing sunglasses. In addition, the surrounding was dark, so Arthur couldn’t recognize them.He stared in their direction thoughtfully before looking away.Both of them continued to bid. In the beginning, others were bidding as well, but soon, many gave up as the price went up. In the end, only Arthur and Callum were left to bid for the ginkgo.As though losing patience, Arthur called directly, “100 million.” That amount was way over the value of the ginkgo, and Elspeth tapped Callum. “That’s enough. Give up the bid.”Ignoring her words, he raised his paddle. “200 million.”“Okay, is there anyone higher than 200 million?”Arthur gave it one final thought and decided to give up the bid.“200 million going once. 200 million going twice. 200 million going thrice! Congratulations, sir! This ginkgo is yours!”Elspeth rolled her eyes at him. “That’s extravagant. If I had known this would happen, I would have just blackmailed Grandfather for money.”Hearing that, Callum stroked her head. “It’s okay. I’m rich.”At a loss for words to describe him, she rolled her eyes and uttered reluctantly, “I have money, too. But some things are not worth the money, and we should be clear about which is that, okay?”What a spendthrift. I wonder who is so unlucky to be his wife, she grumbled silently. Oh, I’m that unlucky person.While she was filled with frustration, he suddenly turned to her and said in a serious tone, “Here’s the money. Watch it for me.”“Deal!”Nonetheless, it still lifted her spirits that he had successfully bid the ginkgo for her. When they were at the door, their way was blocked by a group of people out of nowhere.“What now, Callum? You’re actually at a place like this? Didn’t you mention before that the things in the black market were filthy, and you’d rather die than come here?”Standing in the front of the group, Arthur put up an arrogant stance as he stared at Callum, which seemed especially ironic.He can be arrogant all he wants now, but wait and see what will happen later!“What are you planning by getting people to block our path?”Although Callum looked a little unwell, the cold air he exuded still sent shivers down one’s spine, and the people around him only dared to surround him but not do anything to him.“I know it’s really bad to have you surrounded like this, but…” Arthur smirked, and suddenly, his expression shifted. “Hand over the ginkgo.”Without flinching, Elspeth held the ginkgo closer to her chest. “What? Are you here to rob us when you didn’t call for a price in the auction earlier?”Arthur turned to her and grinned. “Elspeth, if you’ll date me, then I’ll give the ginkgo to you as a present.”“Present? Arthur Winthrop, Callum is the one who bought this. Aren’t you ashamed to say something like that?”Today, she learned that a person could be so shameless.However, he acted as though he hadn’t heard her and said casually, “If your answer is no, don’t blame me for taking it by force.”The people around them started to hop provocatively like they would lunge any second to steal the ginkgo.“Hold on!”Suddenly, a deep voice boomed from behind, and it gave Arthur a bad feeling as he raised his hand to stop his men.Turning around, he saw a group of people