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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Finished
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!”
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