Chapter 279

"Oh, really?" Wilbur asked.

Faron nodded. "Yup."

Wilbur fell silent for a while before saying. "It's illegal. Aren't you going to do anything about it?"

"What can I do, man?" Faron shrugged. "It's all organized under a legal front. We wouldn't be able to get anything even if we launched an investigation. Besides, anyone who can hold an auction like this would probably be someone with significant influence in the system. Surely you know that better than me."

Wilbur chuckled. Yes, not everything was as easy to control as it seemed.

"Well, I don't mind taking a trip if it really is as good as you make it out to be," Wilbur said.

Faron smiled. "I'll give you Ted Dominic's contact. Call him in two nights and he'll take you there."

"I need to call someone for this?" Wilbur asked.

"Of course. An illegal auction like this isn't open to just anyone. Ted's a pretty well-known broker around these parts, specializing in getting people access to events like this. He's got a pretty i