Son-In-Law Madness

The Son-In-Law Shot To Fame Chapter 142

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.

the room, expression haughty. There was no mistaking his purpose here tonight – to assert dominance. Anyone who dared oppose him would face

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

Donald Many of them were eyeing him with varying degrees of

Twenty million? Where did he

turned steely as he gave Donald

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

would do something like this every year as a

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

Donald, Sixten contemplated for a moment before breaking into a

up with another bid.

out three fingers. “Thirty

thre

at Akio, looking calm and at

was anything but. His expression darkened dangerously

do this?” Akio asked

“Absolutely,” Donald replied.

right then.” Akio said

to Donald at a

curious about Donald’s identity. Whoever he was, they knew that he was not anyone ordinary since he was sitting with big shots like Lana

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