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.

his gaze across the room, expression haughty. There was no mistaking his purpose here tonight –

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

Donald Many of them were eyeing him with varying degrees of

million? Where did he get

as he gave Donald a

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

to be Akio’s show. He would do something like this every year as a means to flaunt his power. It was hence surprising to see

same thought crossed everyone’s mind: Who is that young man? Is he for

for a moment before breaking into

with another bid. “Twenty-two

out three fingers.

thre

at Akio, looking calm and at

hand, was anything but. His expression darkened dangerously at such an overt gesture to

do this?” Akio asked in a low

“Absolutely,” Donald replied.

said

a price of thirty million.

they knew that he was not