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.

expression haughty. There was no mistaking his purpose here tonight – to assert

chose this moment to speak up. “Twenty million,” he said without looking up, casually prodding at some cake

of them were eyeing him with varying

was stunned, Twenty million? Where did he get

as he gave Donald

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

to be Akio’s show. He would do something like this every

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

seeing Donald, Sixten contemplated for a moment before breaking into a cold

with another bid.

out three

thre

looking

was anything but. His expression darkened dangerously at such

do this?” Akio asked in

“Absolutely,” Donald replied.

right then.” Akio said

at a price of thirty million. The guests

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