Love Began with the First Meeting novel Chapter 208

The older man said,"It's been said that there are great ancient Greek treasures hidden in the engraved text on the Pluto."

He looked at Philip. "Don't you want to get your hands on those treasures?"

The taller man had a far-away look.

"Of course I want to get my hands on them!"

His voice sounded dreamy. "Who can refuse such a temptation?"

Then his tone changed to match the scary smile on his lips. "But has anyone ever found these treasures since ancient times?" he inquired.

"I've also learned that people seeking for treasures almost always end up cursed. But I am not as stupid as they are!"

He puffed in pride. "I need to be certain in whatever I do."

The white-haired man only smiled but said nothing. Philip was greedy, and he always knew what he wanted and would stop at nothing to get it. It was no wonder he had made a big splash when it came to secret trading.

"Now, what are you going to do with the girl?" he pointed at Molly.

Philip glanced at the unconscious Molly and didn't answer. She wasn't stunningly beautiful, but she did have alabaster skin and long eyelashes that probably hid a pair of beautiful eyes. And when he stared at her, it felt like there was something mysterious surrounding her. It was like something waiting to be explored in her body, akin to the Pluto.

As he pondered this, Philip gently rubbed the Pluto with his fingers and coldly said,"Why don't we use her to show the Pluto at tonight's auction?"

The older man was taken aback.

"But, will she be obedient?" he worried.

It didn't sound like a good idea.

With a sneer, Philip ordered,"Put her in the crystal bucket and give her the medicine so she'll be unable to speak!"

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The auction hall was filled with people from all over the world. Everyone who was a collector of treasures seemed to be present. It was attended by the very rich and powerful. Even some government officials came.

It was not hard to imagine how attractive Philip's auction would be.

Brian had yet to speak since entering the hall. He sat quietly, drinking liquor and watching everything that was happening. It was disgusting to look at the beautiful waitresses who mingled with the crowd in their nearly naked uniforms. Eric looked bored and had been scouting the area for someone he might know.

The auction had already started, with several treasures up for bids. They were auctioned off according to value, with varying costs. People in their seats whispered to one another.

"I just heard there is one more item to be auctioned this evening," one said.

"Really? Do you know what it is?"

"Yes, what is this item?"

"When I came in, I overheard someone say it was Pluto."

"Pluto?"

"What's the Pluto?" Everyone in the group looked clueless.