Son-In-Law Madness

Chapter 142

“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.

“Fifteen million, going once, going twice… Last chance to place your bid before the hammer falls,” Sixten called.

– to assert dominance. Anyone who dared oppose him would face severe consequences. He would make

up. “Twenty million,” he said without looking up, casually prodding at some

Many of them were eyeing him

did

gaze turned steely as he gave Donald a

charity gala tonight were prominent business leaders in Pollerton, and every single one of them

was supposed to be Akio’s show. He would do something like this every year as a means

thought crossed everyone’s mind: Who is that young man?

Donald, Sixten contemplated for a moment

with

out three fingers.

thre

at Akio, looking calm and at

on the other hand, was anything but. His expression darkened dangerously at such an overt

want to do this?” Akio asked in a

“Absolutely,” Donald replied.

right then.” Akio said nothing else

cup was sold to Donald at a price of

Donald’s identity. Whoever he was, they knew that he was not anyone ordinary since he was sitting with