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Chapter 288
Because it wasn’t convenient to speak loudly. Comelia moved in closer, so close that Marcus could
smell the faint scerit on her In the dark, when Cornelia got distracted, he sneakily picked up a strand of
her hair and sniffed it Her hair smelled good too Comelia was explaining something, but he wasn’t
listening Suddenly, he asked, “Comelia what shampoo do you use?
Comelia was taken aback President Hartley whats up with you?”
Marcus “Nothing”
Comelia. “The bidding for this antique painting has reached a hundred million, should we bid?”
Marcus “Not interested”
Comelia. “Okay”
For the next few dems. Marcus displayed no interest in bidding The anticipation grow as they
approached the final item of the day Unlike the previous items, the auction had kept the identity of the
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtlast item a secret, creating curiosity among the quests As the item was unveiled and placed on the
stage, all eyes were fixed upon it
The host announced. “The starting price for this next item is unusually low, at just a hundred dollars I’m
sure you’re all wondering why our grand finale item is priced so affordably”
This statement heightened the quests anticipation even further Steven, growing impatient, suggested to
Marc it seems there’s nothing here tonight that catches our interest. Let’s go grab dinner
Lucas, seated in the middle, joined in, saying, “I agree. Lets make our way out”
Zaver chimed in turning to Marcus and asking. “What do you think, Marc?”
Without uttering a word, Marcus stood up from his seat
Comella picked up his coat, ready to follow him.
But she had only taken two steps when the host finally revealed the final item of the night “The final
item tonight is the only manuscript left behind by a famous cartoonist”
Cornelia stopped in her tracks. She turned back to look at the auction stage, the light shone on the
worn–out manuscript, it looked yellow and not well preserved.
“President Hartley, you go ahead, fi catch up soon Comelia handed him his coat, then turned back to
her orginal position. When the host announced the start of the bidding she raised her auction paddle.
The host, “A hundred dollars once. A thousand dollars once”
Every time Comelia raised her paddle, someone else would bid against her. The price quickly reached
ten thousand dollars
Comelia really wanted this manuscript, but her limit was fifty thousand dollars
When the price reached twenty thousand she realized that her competitor was Hayden Ruff sitting in
the VIP seat
Cornelia had a vague feeling that he wasn’t really interested in the manuscript, he just didn’t want her
to get it easily
Comelia kept raising her paddle, and so did Hayden. The price was about to break fifty thousand.
Comelia gritted her teeth and bid fifty–one thousand
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏmHayden Ruffs man bid fifty–two thousand
The host. “Fifty two thousand once
Cornelia thought about the money in her bank account. She would have to pay her mortgage every
month and she needed a large sum of money to renovate her house.
After much consideration, Cornelia had to give up
Just as the host was about to bang the gavel, someone raised a bid in time, interrupting the host’s
speech
The host was very excited to see this, “The bid has reached one million Someone is willing to pay one
million.”
One million!
This manuscript had immeasurable value to Cornelia, but for the business leaders present, it was just
another useless book
Comelia really wanted to know who had such unique taste and was willing to pay such a high price
Comelia scanned the room, but couldnt spot the bidder
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