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Chapter 1321
Chapter 1321 The Wrays Have Lost
Kenton had never looked so chagrined. Worst of all, he had walked straight into the trap right in front of Lucius.
He was convinced that Lucius must have picked up on some hints, or else he wouldn't have shot a meaningful glance at the silver coins while sipping his tea.
Kenton clenched his fists tightly. Whether due to Wynter's tactic or Reuben's scheme, he had clearly made a fool of himself. It was the first time he had made such a blunder in front of his investors.NôvelDrama.Org: owner of this content.
As Kenton attempted to regain his composure, he suddenly heard a shout. "It's a phone! The fourth item is a phone!"
Immediately, Kenton whipped his head toward the proscenium stage. Since the auction items were stored in a box, no one knew the contents until they were taken out. Upon seeing the fourth auction item presented, Kenton felt the color drain from his face.
While the Chamber of Commerce's rules were set annually, some minor adjustments would be made. That said, Kenton decided to entrust everything to Serenity Hotel. Confident of his victory, he didn't bother to research the auction details.
In the past two years, Kenton had heard persistent rumors questioning his usurpation and worthiness for the position. Even if he did become the Chamber of Commerce's chairman, it would be hard to quell the rumors.
Plus, his backers had instructed him to deal with such issues promptly so that they could proceed with larger plans. After all, it would be difficult to advocate for future initiatives with a chairman who lacked respect and support.
Sharing the same concern, Kenton entrusted the entire election process to Serenity Hotel and hoped to enhance his reputation. Should any doubts arise, he could confidently attest to the election's fairness and impartiality.
However, Kenton hadn't expected the auction's arrangement. If he had known that the fourth item was a phone, he wouldn't have let Yvette bid so high for the phone holder. Though he was seething inside, he managed to keep a calm expression.
Samiyah, who had been observing Kenton through the surveillance camera, reported diligently, "Mr. Wray looks angry, Boss. It seems like he's dissatisfied with how we've organized the auction."
Gail glanced up from his game and asked, "What were his requirements?"
"To demonstrate there are no internal referrals within the Chamber of Commerce and emphasize the Wray family hasn't sold any quota. Everything remains fair and transparent," Samiyah answered.
Setting aside his game console, Gail stated with a smirk, "Then we've met his requirements, haven't we? The Wray family may have earned their fame, but we're always ready to offer some 'after-sale service' if they dare to challenge the hotel.
"I'm sure everyone knows the rules-the loser goes behind bars, while the winner compensates the hotel. Let them decide."
"Understood. I'll discuss with Mr. Wray further," Samiyah replied.
However, Kenton had been preoccupied with strategizing his next move to confront Serenity Hotel. He anxiously wondered about the fifth auction item, especially since the fourth one was a phone.
Following the pattern, it seemed likely that the fifth auction item would be more valuable and worth
bidding on.
Even if Kenton wished to compete with the Quinnell family, he was markedly short on silver coins. Kenton was completely at a loss, unsure of what would come next.
But for Wynter, it was just the beginning. With a confident smirk, she raised a bid paddle and offered four silver coins. Yvette didn't follow her actions immediately but shot an anxious glance at Kenton. When Reggie started the countdown, Yvette raised her bid paddle and countered with six silver coins.