Novel Square
Chapter 122
Chapter 122
Leonard and Cherry walked into the most prestigious VIP room. Cherry followed Leonard closely, looking proud.
“It’s a pity that the VIP Hall is divided into separate private rooms. Otherwise, I would love to show that despicable woman, Avery, that it’s not only Mr. Morris who can access the VIP Hall.”
Cherry thought to herself.
Although Natalie was in charge of organizing the auction this time, she had been staying in Leonard’s private room. She only left when the auction was about to begin.
A few minutes later, Leonard and Cherry entered the auction hall and casually found a seat.
Soon, the first item, a Ginseng, was presented.
It had taken approximately a hundred years to grow and was sold for a high price of 600 thousand dollars.
Leonard’s expression remained unchanged. While such high–quality Ginseng was precious, it could be bought as long as one had the money. He didn’t necessarily have to buy it at the auction.
The second auctioned item was a Reishi, starting at a price of 160 thousand dollars.
However, as soon as it was presented, Brian raised the bid by 200 thousand dollars, acquiring it for 360 thousand dollars.
“That person is said to be the heir from the Morris family in Imperial City.”
“The Morris family? No wonder he is making such powerful moves.”
Many people whispered among themselves.
People from the Morris family, who hailed from Imperial City, naturally carried a sense of superiority in Newden City.
Since Brian walked in, he had attracted the attention of many.
Avery, who was sitting nearby, was particularly pleased with herself.
“The next item up for auction is a medicinal herb that can drive ladies crazy, the Best Saffron.
“Saffron is known for its ability to invigorate the blood and dissolve stasis, and it is believed to have antioxidant, anti–inflammatory, and antidepressant properties. Its flowers are vibrant red in color. Saffron is widely used for culinary and medicinal purposes. Only the dried stigma of the flower is used in medicine, and each flower only contains a few stigmas. Additionally, saffron must be hand–harvested throughout the entire process. It takes approximately five hundred flowers to obtain just one gram of saffron. This is why saffron has been extremely expensive from ancient times to the present day.”
“After the King Pharmacy obtained this Saffron, many celebrities in the fashion industry were willing to pay a high price for it, but I refused to sell.
“The starting price for it today is two million dollars, with each bid increment not less than 200 thousand dollars.”
As the host finished speaking, the eyes of numerous women in the hall lit up.
“It seems that the allure of beauty is truly attractive for women.”
Leonard thought to himself.
“2.6 million dollars.”
Brian was the first to bid.
For Brian from the Morris family, two million dollars was not a big sum of money.
It was worth it for him to use it to impress women.
As expected, after Brian raised his paddle, Avery next to him nearly collapsed into his arms, her coquettishness.
eyes
filled with
If everything went as planned, the two of them would be able to go to a high–end hotel tonight to make love.
“Three million dollars.”
A well–dressed lady raised her paddle.
“Four million dollars.”
“4.6 million dollars.”
“Six million dollars.”
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Bids were called out one after another.
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Meanwhile, Cherry listened to the voices with a rather despondent expression.
The Dewey family in Newden City was also a prestigious and wealthy family, so offering six million dollars in the past wouldn’t have been a difficult task for her.
If it were before, she would have readily bid without hesitation to secure the Saffron.
However, recently Reg invested a whopping 10 billion dollars in Santos Group, depleting the family’s funds. He even borrowed a substantial amount from relatives and friends, leaving her with only a few hundred thousand dollars at her disposal.
A few hundred thousand dollars fell short even for the starting bid, let alone securing the Saffron.
But she really wanted that Saffron. After all, which woman didn’t desire beauty?
“Ten million dollars.”
Someone in the crowd shouted.
This Saffron could be considered the most fiercely contested herb since the auction began.
The rich ladies and socialites were exhilarated, as if injected with adrenaline.
“So, you also want to bid for the Saffron
Leonard suddenly asked.
Cherry was taken aback and instinctively nodded but then shook her head.
“It’s just a herb.”
That was what she said, but her gaze revealed her unwillingness to give up.
10.4 million dollars”
After its price reached 10 million dollars, the enthusiasm of the crowd gradually waned
After all, it was no longer a small amount of money.
“Il million dollars”
At that moment, Brian spoke up
The entire hall fell silent
The true value of the Saffron was around four million dollars, and now it had already more than doubled in price.
Indeed, after those words were spoken, no one else in the room competed.
The clear voice of the auctioneer sounded.
“Il million dollars going once
“Il million dollars going twice…
Brian wore a smug smile on his face, his hand caressing Avery’s shoulder.
He could already imagine that once he gave the Saffron to Avery, they would have the opportunity to explore various lovemaking positions that night.
Cherry, on the other hand, felt disappointed and looked down, her gaze filled with gloom.
If someone else had taken it, it would have been tolerable for Cherry, but unfortunately, it fell into the hands of her archenemy. In the future, when Avery encountered Cherry again. Avery would probably boast about this thing.
Cherry felt uneasy whenever she thought about Avery’s smugness in front of her.
But just when everyone thought that Saffron was about to be captured by Brian, someone suddenly said.
“12 million dollars.”
Countless gazes turned toward the source of the voice.
It was Leonard, smiling as he put down his paddle.
Reg had invested 10 billion dollars in Santos Group, and Leonard was now on the same side as the Dewey family. He couldn’t let Cherry be overshadowed by Avery.
“It’s that bastard.”
Upon seeing Leonard, Avery exclaimed in anger.
Brian’s expression grew colder.
“He’s intentionally opposing me by snatching the Saffron right when it was about to be mine.”
He immediately raised his paddle and said, “13 million dollars.”
“14 million dollars.”
“14.4 million dollars.”
“16 million dollars.”
“16.4 million dollars.”
“20 million dollars.”
Whenever Brian bid, Leonard immediately followed suit, his voice echoing in the auction hall.
The entire hall fell into shock.
“Damn, a Saffron worth four million dollars, and he’s bidding it up to 20 million dollars! This guy is too fierce!”
“He’s amazing! Daring to compete with Mr. Morris in terms of wealth and actually winning. I’m impressed.”
“I wonder if Brian will raise the bid again.”
“He would be a fool to do so. It’s already 20 million dollars…”
As the bidding came to a halt, the buzzing murmurs in the room rapidly grew louder.
“20 million dollars, once.
“20 million dollars, twice.
“20 million dollars, three times.
“Sold!
“The Best Saffron goes to the guest at number eighteen.”
With the host’s final strike of the gavel, Leonard successfully acquired the Saffron.
“Damn it! I actually lost to him. How could he possibly have 20 million dollars to buy the Saffron? He must have been bidding recklessly. King Pharmacy is going to break his legs any moment now.”
Brian said angrily.
Avery, who was sitting beside him, nodded hurriedly, expressing agreement with Brian’s statement.
“Yes, Mr. Morris, this guy is clearly here to cause trouble.”
Meanwhile, as the gavel fell, the hall fell into silence.
Many people felt as if they were in a dream.
It was evident to everyone that the actual value of the Saffron was no longer important. It had turned into a personal rivalry between two individuals.
It was like throwing away millions of dollars on the ground just to save face.
Leonard had decisively defeated Brian, who was from Imperial City.
“That’s several million dollars wasted.”
Many people looked toward Leonard.
They were simultaneously discussing who this person could be.
Many who had seen Leonard in the resting area recognized him and felt surprised.
“No wonder he was invited to the most prestigious VIP room by Natalie. His actions are extraordinary.”