Share

The Auction

Author: L.CHEE
last update Last Updated: 2024-10-29 19:42:56

Chapter Four

Jane's point of view

The Auction

I was pushed into a dark hall filled with faces blurred by shadows. I heard different voices and chatters, but I couldn't help but shiver in fear. The harsh light shone on me, making me the center of attraction as I was placed in the middle. My hands began to shake as I sighted my father seated on a king's chair close to me. I couldn't help but look at my father's emotionless face, as cold as stone.

The heavy doors of the auction creaked open from the front as two men trooped in. The intimidating demeanor of the one in front changed the atmosphere as he walked in like a king in control of his people, while the one beside him seemed out of place, his eyes wide in awe and his mouth agape. People parted ways for him as he stepped in. The air was filled with tension as murmurs spread through the crowd. The first man walked with authority and nodded to his friend with a smile as they made their way to their seats.

"More bidders remaining?!" the guard shouted as he closed the door. My heart kept beating, my hands shook uncontrollably, and I prayed silently for the ground to open up and swallow me.

Tension filled the hall as the auctioneer came to the front of the room, a sharply dressed man with a strict demeanor that commanded respect. He tilted his head toward the area where I was positioned, close to the stage, and gave me a warm smile.

The lights dimmed slowly as whispers spread through the crowd. They looked like billionaires who wanted a toy to play with; none seemed to desire a potential bride.

"We have a young virgin woman, a slave, or a potential bride for anyone here. Her beauty and poise make men marvel at the sight of her."

"Let's have her in," the auctioneer said to the guard beside me.

I shrugged off his hand on my arm. "I can walk myself," I said quickly, walking to the stage where the lights shone on me like an object being priced.

My beauty was evident, although my face had been bruised from struggling with the guards.

I looked at my dad with disdain. I couldn't help but hate him even more for placing his daughter up for sale.

The more I looked around the room for ways to escape, the more my mind went blank.

I saw a knife on the table. The auctioneer came close to me and whispered with a smile, "Don't dare do something crazy."

I looked around the room and saw two potbellied men whispering something to each other.

"Let's start the bidding at one hundred dollars," the auctioneer said, raising his gavel.

Sudden tranquility fell over the crowd, then a hand shot up in the front. It was a crippled-looking old man with gray hair and a look of seriousness plastered on his face.

"One hundred and twenty thousand dollars for a bride," he said. The crowd booed at the mention of the price.

"Do I hear one hundred and twenty?" the auctioneer asked, lowering his eyes to the crowd with his glasses perched on his nose.

"One hundred and thirty thousand dollars for a bride!" another man shouted from the back.

Tension filled the room as another hand shot up.

"One hundred and fifty thousand dollars for a bride!" His voice filled the room.

"Do I hear one hundred and fifty thousand?" the Auctioneer asked.

"Two hundred thousand dollars for a sex slave," the man with the imposing figure stood up. Silence filled the room, and my heart raced as his gaze made me shiver. I couldn't help but bow my head to avoid his stare.

The auctioneer’s smile was visible. "Two hundred thousand dollars going!"

The older man in the front, clearly irritated, shouted, "Two hundred and seventy thousand dollars for a bride!"

"Three hundred and fifty thousand dollars for a slave," the imposing man stood up again, grinning mischievously.

"Yes, yes! Mr. Dennis," the auctioneer smiled. "Any other bidders?"

"This isn't just any girl; she is a young woman of virtue!" A man at the back shouted.

"Exactly!" another man with a commanding presence added. "She should be valued as a bride, not reduced to a mere servant. She seems fit for a lucrative investment, not a mere possession."

The auctioneer's face tightened. "Let's act professionally, gentlemen, and continue the bidding properly as we follow the rules."

My heart sank as anger surged through me. I couldn't believe I was being sold like an object, and the heated debate in the room was just to get the highest bidder—whether a husband or a master. I scanned the room and saw my father smiling amid the bidders. All I could see on his face was greed and desperation to sell me for the highest price.

"I bid four hundred thousand dollars," a man said. A warm smile crept across my face. I'd rather follow him than end up with Mr. Dennis.

"Five hundred thousand dollars," Mr. Dennis declared, raising the stakes. My heart peaked as I waited for another bidder to claim me.

"Five hundred thousand dollars going," the auctioneer said. I clenched my fist and rubbed my palm in nervousness.

"Five hundred and ten thousand dollars," a man standing at the back said.

"Interesting!" the auctioneer remarked.

"Any more bidders? Five hundred and ten thousand dollars going," he asked again.

Mr. Dennis raised his hand once more.

"Yes, Mr. Dennis?" the auctioneer acknowledged.

"Six hundred thousand dollars," Mr. Dennis said, raising the bid higher.

"Do we have any other bidders?" the auctioneer asked, scanning the crowd from one end of the row to the other.

My heart pounded, and I couldn't help but burst into tears.

The auctioneer slammed his gavel down, bringing the auction to a halt.

"Mr. Dennis is the rightful winner of the auction, but as we all know, according to the rules of this auction house, anyone willing to pay three times the bid price can claim the item."

A sudden realization dawned on me. "You can't do this!" I cried. "You can't take me away!" My heart sank.

"Be quiet, you!" my father said, walking up to me. "This is for your good. At least pity your sister—do you want her here instead?" He snapped, dismissing me.

As we were about to sign the document for the auction, a voice was heard from the back, and everyone turned toward him.

"One million eight hundred thousand dollars for a late bid?”

Comments (2)
goodnovel comment avatar
L.CHEE
Thanks keep engaging
goodnovel comment avatar
Godswill David
Beautifully written and captivating ...️...
VIEW ALL COMMENTS

Related chapters

  • GUILTY AS CHARGED    Daring Move

    Chapter Five Jane's Point of view As the words echoed in the hall, One million eight hundred thousand for a late bid? My eyes widened, and I stumbled backward. I turned to see who had outbid Mr. Dennis and saved me from him. The calm man who had followed Mr. Dennis to the party looked extremely simple but had an aura that exuded wealth. I couldn't help but leap for joy. I was happier to follow him than to follow Mr. Dennis, but what could be the reason he outbid Mr. Dennis, who seemed to be a close friend? I didn’t know what he had in store for me or how my life would continue with my bidder. My throat tightened, and I fought back tears, but they eventually flowed freely from my eyelids. Gaps filled the house, and murmurs grew at the amount of money the mysterious man had offered. He seemed confident in outbidding Mr. Dennis, likely due to his daunting personality. Most argued about the new bidder's audacity in outbidding the almighty Mr. Dennis. "You have won the bid then.

  • GUILTY AS CHARGED    Chapter Six

    **SHOCK***Jane's POV*My breath came in ragged gaps, each step pounding in a desperate rhythm. My heart thundered in my chest as Mr. Austin dragged me to a hidden area.“Stay here and don't come out. This is for your best. Dennis is not someone to play with. He wouldn't dare touch you while I'm here,” he said with a pleading face.“No, I want to come with you! What if he harms you because of me?” “He wouldn't dare. Just remain quiet here,” he replied.“I know you are in there, Austin! I need my property, Mister!” I heard Dennis's voice, and a chill crept down my spine.“Where do you think you are going with my property? You think you can save the day like you always do? I obviously won the bid, so what's all this for?” he said. “But I'm interested in her, and I want her at all costs,” Mr. Austin replied.Dennis pushed Austin, making him fall on a plank. They continued fighting, and all I wanted to do was leap out and help save Austin.Panic twisted in my stomach as I watched Austin

  • GUILTY AS CHARGED    Devastating Beginning

    CHAPTER ONE: AUCTION.Jane's POV;I was used to being showcased at my father's high-end events, where he'd flaunt me to impress his connections. This time was no different. He insisted I wear a sleek, attention-grabbing dress that would draw admiring glances from the men. It was a familiar routine: his associates would fawn over me, vying for my attention and his favor.Inside this particular club, the scent of cologne mixed with cigar smoke and alcohol reminded me that I was in the dark, dim world of male lust and power.My father pulled me through a few groups of men who were laughing and chatting.The man's eyes glanced in my direction, taking in my ample breasts and my fiery red hair, piled in an elegant updo of curls. No one forgets a redhead. Some of them greeted my father before he guided me into a dim hallway and opened the first door that we came to, jerking me inside. It was a small office with papers on the desk, a small filing cabinet, and a dark green sofa against the wal

  • GUILTY AS CHARGED    Complete Fun

    *CHAPTER TWO: THE PARTYAustin's POVThe music was blaring over the loudspeakers, pumping the bass into my chest with an energetic rhythm. The drinks were strong, and the girls were decent.I sat on a sofa at the furthest end from the dance floor with Wade on the opposite end and his twin brother, Gabe, between us. A girl in a hot pink two-piece outfit wedged herself between them, and they took advantage of her attention, whispering in her ear and pouring her a shot of vodka."What is it about twins that get women off, Austin?" Dennis asked me, shaking his head as he watched Wade and Gabe laughing and flirting with the woman in hot pink.Dennis sat in an armchair across from us while Nick sat next to him in another armchair, entertaining a woman who sat on his lap.Nick's hand was on her thigh beneath her denim mini skirt.I tossed back a shot of vodka. "Don't let jealousy get you down," I said to Dennis with a smirk.Wade and Gabe each took the woman in pink's hands, Wade her left ha

  • GUILTY AS CHARGED    FORBIDDEN CLUB

    CHAPTER THREE: FORBIDDEN CLUBJane's POV:I couldn't tell if I was going to puke or faint.The women around me had either resigned themselves to their fate or they paced, and some of them silently cried. I couldn't imagine what they had been through. I could smell their sweat through the cheap perfume they used to cover it up. It was clear that some of the women hadn't bathed in days.How could people treat other human beings this way?I was tapping the heel of my stiletto nervously against the floor. How could my father do this to me?Sure, he had taken me to a few of his client parties and asked me to be coy with the men, but this? He was selling me to a man that neither of us knew just to pay off his creditors.Anger at my father threatened my sanity, making me want to attack the guard again, but I thought of Lorianne. She was so sweet and young and sensitive. She would never be able to get through a human auction and not be scarred for the rest of her life.We were different, even

Latest chapter

  • GUILTY AS CHARGED    Chapter Six

    **SHOCK***Jane's POV*My breath came in ragged gaps, each step pounding in a desperate rhythm. My heart thundered in my chest as Mr. Austin dragged me to a hidden area.“Stay here and don't come out. This is for your best. Dennis is not someone to play with. He wouldn't dare touch you while I'm here,” he said with a pleading face.“No, I want to come with you! What if he harms you because of me?” “He wouldn't dare. Just remain quiet here,” he replied.“I know you are in there, Austin! I need my property, Mister!” I heard Dennis's voice, and a chill crept down my spine.“Where do you think you are going with my property? You think you can save the day like you always do? I obviously won the bid, so what's all this for?” he said. “But I'm interested in her, and I want her at all costs,” Mr. Austin replied.Dennis pushed Austin, making him fall on a plank. They continued fighting, and all I wanted to do was leap out and help save Austin.Panic twisted in my stomach as I watched Austin

  • GUILTY AS CHARGED    Daring Move

    Chapter Five Jane's Point of view As the words echoed in the hall, One million eight hundred thousand for a late bid? My eyes widened, and I stumbled backward. I turned to see who had outbid Mr. Dennis and saved me from him. The calm man who had followed Mr. Dennis to the party looked extremely simple but had an aura that exuded wealth. I couldn't help but leap for joy. I was happier to follow him than to follow Mr. Dennis, but what could be the reason he outbid Mr. Dennis, who seemed to be a close friend? I didn’t know what he had in store for me or how my life would continue with my bidder. My throat tightened, and I fought back tears, but they eventually flowed freely from my eyelids. Gaps filled the house, and murmurs grew at the amount of money the mysterious man had offered. He seemed confident in outbidding Mr. Dennis, likely due to his daunting personality. Most argued about the new bidder's audacity in outbidding the almighty Mr. Dennis. "You have won the bid then.

  • GUILTY AS CHARGED    The Auction

    Chapter Four Jane's point of view The Auction I was pushed into a dark hall filled with faces blurred by shadows. I heard different voices and chatters, but I couldn't help but shiver in fear. The harsh light shone on me, making me the center of attraction as I was placed in the middle. My hands began to shake as I sighted my father seated on a king's chair close to me. I couldn't help but look at my father's emotionless face, as cold as stone. The heavy doors of the auction creaked open from the front as two men trooped in. The intimidating demeanor of the one in front changed the atmosphere as he walked in like a king in control of his people, while the one beside him seemed out of place, his eyes wide in awe and his mouth agape. People parted ways for him as he stepped in. The air was filled with tension as murmurs spread through the crowd. The first man walked with authority and nodded to his friend with a smile as they made their way to their seats. "More bidders remai

  • GUILTY AS CHARGED    FORBIDDEN CLUB

    CHAPTER THREE: FORBIDDEN CLUBJane's POV:I couldn't tell if I was going to puke or faint.The women around me had either resigned themselves to their fate or they paced, and some of them silently cried. I couldn't imagine what they had been through. I could smell their sweat through the cheap perfume they used to cover it up. It was clear that some of the women hadn't bathed in days.How could people treat other human beings this way?I was tapping the heel of my stiletto nervously against the floor. How could my father do this to me?Sure, he had taken me to a few of his client parties and asked me to be coy with the men, but this? He was selling me to a man that neither of us knew just to pay off his creditors.Anger at my father threatened my sanity, making me want to attack the guard again, but I thought of Lorianne. She was so sweet and young and sensitive. She would never be able to get through a human auction and not be scarred for the rest of her life.We were different, even

  • GUILTY AS CHARGED    Complete Fun

    *CHAPTER TWO: THE PARTYAustin's POVThe music was blaring over the loudspeakers, pumping the bass into my chest with an energetic rhythm. The drinks were strong, and the girls were decent.I sat on a sofa at the furthest end from the dance floor with Wade on the opposite end and his twin brother, Gabe, between us. A girl in a hot pink two-piece outfit wedged herself between them, and they took advantage of her attention, whispering in her ear and pouring her a shot of vodka."What is it about twins that get women off, Austin?" Dennis asked me, shaking his head as he watched Wade and Gabe laughing and flirting with the woman in hot pink.Dennis sat in an armchair across from us while Nick sat next to him in another armchair, entertaining a woman who sat on his lap.Nick's hand was on her thigh beneath her denim mini skirt.I tossed back a shot of vodka. "Don't let jealousy get you down," I said to Dennis with a smirk.Wade and Gabe each took the woman in pink's hands, Wade her left ha

  • GUILTY AS CHARGED    Devastating Beginning

    CHAPTER ONE: AUCTION.Jane's POV;I was used to being showcased at my father's high-end events, where he'd flaunt me to impress his connections. This time was no different. He insisted I wear a sleek, attention-grabbing dress that would draw admiring glances from the men. It was a familiar routine: his associates would fawn over me, vying for my attention and his favor.Inside this particular club, the scent of cologne mixed with cigar smoke and alcohol reminded me that I was in the dark, dim world of male lust and power.My father pulled me through a few groups of men who were laughing and chatting.The man's eyes glanced in my direction, taking in my ample breasts and my fiery red hair, piled in an elegant updo of curls. No one forgets a redhead. Some of them greeted my father before he guided me into a dim hallway and opened the first door that we came to, jerking me inside. It was a small office with papers on the desk, a small filing cabinet, and a dark green sofa against the wal

DMCA.com Protection Status