NovelOnlineChapter 137 Taking Her to the Auction
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Sloane had no interest in dealing with it. “Since the money’s with you, then just keep it.”
“What nonsense is that? It’s not my money. Why would | take it?” Mr. Samson was so mad he practically blew his
mustache out.
“Ugh, then do whatever you want with it. | don’t want it,” Sloane said quickly, then ended the call. “Anyway,
that’s it. Bye!”
She grabbed her things and headed downstairs. Lucas was already waiting for her.
They entered the auction through a private entrance and were escorted straight to one of the VIP boxes.
The room was extravagantly decorated. Plush leather sofas were perfectly positioned to offer an unobstructed
view of the auction stage below.
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On the coffee table, elegant crystal glasses shimmered with deep red wine, catching the light in mesmerizing
curves as the liquid gently swirled.
From the one-way glass window, the entire layout of the auction house unfolded before them.
The venue was circular, with the raised stage in the center illuminated by spotlights as bright as day, ensuring
every item was clearly visible.
The main hall on the first floor, designated for general admission, was wide and open. Neatly arranged rows of
chairs could easily seat over a thousand people.
But even this “general” section wasn’t for the average citizen-anyone holding a ticket to this auction had to be
worth at least a few million.
Encircling the main floor were 500 VIP boxes, arranged in a tiered ring.
Each box was fitted according to its guest's rank and status, with opulent furnishings and a massive wall-sized
screen.
This screen not only displayed high-resolution details of every item but also connected seamlessly with the
bidding system. A guest could place a bid by simply tapping on the tablet, entering an amount, and the system
would immediately update the auction floor’s display.
At that moment, graceful music began to play, and the entire room fell silent as every gaze turned toward the
stage.
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A woman in a form-fitting crimson gown stepped out with poise.
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Her figure was striking, and the skirt of her dress swayed like flickering flames with every step.
Her voluminous waves of hair cascaded over her shoulders, with a few strands brushing against her pale cheeks.
It only accentuated her striking features-her eyes sparkled like stars, and her smile, painted in bold red, glowed
with confidence and ease, instantly lifting the energy of the
room.
“Welcome, everyone, to tonight's auction,” she said, her clear and magnetic voice echoing through the hall. “I'm
your auctioneer this evening-Luna. Now, let's unveil our first item.”
At her cue, an assistant carefully wheeled out a covered piece onto the platform.
“This blue and white porcelain vase dates back to the Kangxi period of the Qing dynasty. Its body is adorned with
intricate lotus vine motifs, the lines flowing smoothly and the colors vibrant. It's been impeccably preserved.” As
Luna spoke, she gently turned the vase so everyone could admire every angle. “Starting bid: three million.”
No sooner had the words left her lips than someone in the general hall raised a paddle. “Three and a half
million!”
Bidding from the VIP boxes soon followed, one after another, voices overlapping.
Sloane studied the porcelain vase closely on the tablet in front of her. Once she got a good look, she leaned back
disinterestedly and turned to Lucas. “The craftsmanship’s definitely solid -top tier for a civilian kiln in the
medieval period. But if you look closer, the glaze lacks depth, and though the lotus vine pattern is fluid, it
doesn’t quite capture the elegance of an imperial kiln. Judging by the condition and aesthetic, I'd estimate it's
worth around six to eight million.”
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