The Protector

“Don’t worry, Mr. Waller. Everything is ready!” Kenneth West, the person in charge of Chrisler Foundation, reassured him.

“Good. If all goes well, you and your foundation will be richer, by 3 billion,” Horace guaranteed.

“That’s great news!”

Kenneth could barely contain his joy.

All the guests were seated in the auction room.

Horace’s seat was in the center of the first row.

Before taking his seat, he swept his gaze over the crowd, the warning in his sharp and menacing eyes apparent for all to see.

He was warning everyone that all the artifacts tonight belonged to Triple Group. Not a single one of them was allowed to touch them!

The crowd immediately received his silent message and became too afraid to even think about bidding.

Soon, the auction officially began.

“The first item for tonight’s auction is an ancient manuscript, known as Lantingji Xu! The starting bid is ten million and each bid must be increased by at least one million!” the host announced excitedly.

“The bidding starts now!”

“Hold on!” Horace abruptly stopped the host.

“Mr. Waller, is there a problem?” the host questioned curiously.

Horace glanced at the crowd and announced, “All of North Hampton’s elites have gathered here for this auction! Everyone’s time is precious! I think that it’s better to put all the auction items out at once!”

“Uh…”

host hesitated upon hearing Horace’s suggestion and looked at

made an ‘okay’ sign with his

all of the

addressed the crowd this time, “Does anyone object to

go with your

May the highest bidder

…

Everyone echoed their agreements.

would dare to go against Triple

“I agree!”

his hands in full

auction? Count me

to bidding for each item one

excited? This auction is clearly rigged! Triple Group is going to bid for the artifacts all at once! What are you

for all

Levi’s mouth

been presented now. These are antiques collected by Scott Yates throughout his entire lifetime! This is an original piece of Erudian artwork by a well-known figure

starting bid for all ten items is five hundred million, with an increase in

starts now!” the host

and ten

and twenty

…

by Triple Group began

was very slight, each