After the auction ended, Wilbur met up with Madam Marie. The two shook hands, and Marie beamed at Wilbur. "I hadn't expected your generosity, Mister Penn."
"It's all thanks to you, Madam Marie. My pleasure."
Marie smiled, tearing up a little. "This money will keep my father going for a little more."
Wilbur frowned. "What's the matter with your father, Madam Marie?"
Tina's eyes reddened at the look on Marie's face as well, as she was reminded of her own father.
Madam Marie had not expected Wilbur to purchase the meteorite for a price as high as a hundred million dollars, and this money would be a lifeline to her family.
This made Marie see Wilbur as a hero, and she got straight to the point and revealed that her father was gravely ill and in need of a lot of money for treatment.
Wilbur nodded. "You're a good daughter, Madam Marie. I'm sure your father will get better soon."
"I hope so."
While waiting for the staff to transport the auctioned items to the space in the underground basement, Marie asked for Wilbur's contact.
Due to the fact that he was in a situation where it was not the most convenient to meet up with Marie so easily, Wilbur had Tina pass her contact to Marie instead.
Marie was overwhelmed with emotion as she said, "My father has many more antiques at home, Mister Penn. If you'd like, you're free to visit my house to take a look at them. I'll sell them to you at the lowest price."
Wilbur nodded. "Thank you, Madam Marie."
Upon saying so, Wilbur turned to leave with Tina in tow. Wilbur had had a pretty decent impression of Madam Marie, but her mentioning that she had more antiques at home made a wave of disgust flare up in Wilbur's chest.
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