The Tower Reversed: Back to 18 (Venus) novel Chapter 104

Chapter 104 Sold!

Venus slowly raised paddle number 1.

Darcy was shocked. “You can’t!”

“Is she crazy?”

“That ancient silver artifact is worth 600 million. How dare she raise her paddle?”

“Once the gavel falls, if she can’t come up with that 600 million, she’ll definitely be blacklisted from Zrebert and become a disgrace to high society!”

“Hahaha, she’s from the mountains anyway. Even if she gets blacklisted, she can just go back to the countryside and farm the land.”

“That 600 million … She’s not going to make Axel pay for it, is she?”

In an instant, mocking voices filled the gallery.

Axel was so amused by her brainless move that he laughed angrily and said bluntly, “Venus, you better put that paddle down right now.”

Venus glanced at him coolly. “What’s wrong? Getting scared, Mr. Axel?”

“What do I have to be scared of?” Axel’s face was full of contempt. “When you can’t come up with 600 million later, don’t come crawling to me for help!

“Biting off way more than you can chew… You probably don’t even know how much 600 million actually is.

“You’re so ignorant and stupid. How can someone as dumb as you even exist in this world?”

Darcy was furious. “Axel, watch your mouth!”

Axel dropped his cool demeanor and actually burst out laughing. “Didn’t I warn her earlier? She’s the one who overestimated herself and insisted on making this bet with me.

“Can’t handle it now, huh?”

Venu

er head and looked at him with eyes full of contempt and disdain.

h, Mr. Axel?

auction continue.”

The host snapped back to attention, his expression meaningful as he leaned toward Darcy and asked in a lowered voice, “Mr. Weston, what do you think?”

Should they continue or not?

Before Darcy could speak, Axel sneered first. “She already raised her paddle. What are you waiting for? Let

her bid.”

“Ms. Oracle, are you serious about this?” Darcy had no choice but to ask Venus softly.

Venus said with a smile, “Yes.”

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Darcy gave the host a look.

The host announced loudly into the microphone. “Number 1, going once!

other’

“Any wish to compete?

“Competing bidders will be required to verify their assets. The highest net worth wins the mysterious ancient silver artifact.”

The entire venue fell silent, everyone watching Venus as if she were a spectacle.

Darcy clenched his fists, thinking maybe he should just grit his teeth and bid on it himself. Even if it would cause a temporary cash flow shortage, he couldn’t let his savior be humiliated like this!

He slowly raised his paddle.

But Venus pressed it back down.

Darcy looked at her in surprise, his eyes full of worry.

Venus gave him a warm, reassuring smile that put him at ease.

Darcy’s heart skipped a beat.

Could it be that Oracle Supreme really had a way to resolve this crisis?

Should he trust her?

Or should he just throw caution to the wind and bid on the mysterious ancient silver? Even if Axel went ballistic, at least he couldn’t humiliate Oracle Supreme this way anymore.

Just as Darcy was hesitating, Axel impatiently urged the host. “What are you standing there for? Time’s up.”

The host had no choice but to continue. “Number 1, going twice.

“Any other guests wish to compete?”

Still no one.

Darcy tried hard to raise his paddle, but his wrist was firmly held down by Venus, preventing him from lifting it.

“Number 1, three times!

“The mysterious ancient silver artifact, sold!”

As the host finished speaking, everyone’s gazes toward Venus became even more mocking.

Alex immediately proposed, “Since this is the grand finale item that took ten years to sell, I think it’s necessary to publicly verify her assets to see if certain people who are biting off more than they can chew really have 600 million to buy this ancient silver artifact.”

“Yeah, we want to see if she has the money too. Don’t let her just run her mouth and ruin the auction’s reputation. Next thing you know, any random person will be able to come in and cause trouble.”

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“Exactly. I agree with Mr. Burn’s suggestion. People who come to the auction are either elite or big shots. We’ve never had someone of Venus’s status here before!

“Who knows if she’s lying? I think asset verification is necessary!”

Darcy was so angry the

eins in his temples were throbbing. “Axel, do you have to be so vicious?

“Venus is your sister!”

Axel gave a cold laugh. “Is she? She won’t even acknowledge she’s part of the Burns. Why are you so eager to help her claim kinship, Mr. Weston?”

“You!” Darcy was livid.

Venus said nothing. She simply stood up and walked over to Axel, slowly raising her hand.

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