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.

here tonight – to assert dominance. Anyone who dared

said without looking up, casually prodding at some cake

attention to Donald Many of them were eyeing him with varying degrees of surprise and

was stunned, Twenty million? Where did he get so much money

turned steely as he gave

the guests at the charity gala tonight were prominent business leaders in Pollerton, and

like this every year as a means to flaunt

same thought crossed everyone’s mind: Who is that young

Donald, Sixten contemplated for a moment before

with another

held out three fingers. “Thirty

thre

Akio, looking calm and

the other hand, was anything but. His expression darkened

to do this?” Akio asked in

“Absolutely,” Donald replied.

then.” Akio said nothing else and sat

a price of thirty

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