"30 million? Where'd this kid come from?" The merchants turned in unison when Leon joined the bidding. "It's just 30 million! I'll bid!" The chubby merchant scoffed and was about to raise the price to bid against Leon when his companion pulled at his arm. "Steve, forget it. Don't bid against him!" The companion shook his head. "Why not?" Steve was taken aback. "Why don't you take a look at who's standing next to him? That's the eldest daughter of the Morrisons! You better give up if you don't want to cross the Morrisons!" The companion lowered his voice, clearly having recognized Renee. "Oh!" Steve turned and immediately spotted Renee. Feeling a chill down his spine, he finally understood why his companion stopped him. The Morrisons were the head of all families in the western region and as the eldest daughter of such a family, Renee's status was much higher than him. Leon and Renee seemed close and Steve instantly concluded that Leon was likely someone with similar statu
"That's Mister Grimston and Miss Underwood!" Many people in the crowd recognized them and knew that they were both from powerful families in the western region. Hence, they all made way for them. "You two, again! You just won't give up." Leon looked up and his expression darkened. Earlier, Bucky and Aurelia unreasonably fought over the clear jadeite he set his eyes on and Leon already compromised once. Instead of being content with it, Bucky and Aurelia followed them to the bidding area as well. Just as Leon was about to purchase the jadeite with 30 million, the two of them intervened and bid against him. This was out of line and Leon was frustrated, to say the least. "Enough talking, kid! This green jadeite is quite rare, and I'm interested in it. If you know what's best for yourself, you'll give up to save yourself the embarrassment." Bucky sneered proudly as he stared at Leon in contempt. He only spent 9 million on the jadeite to undermine Leon and show off in front
"Look, they're fighting.""Oh, we're in for a drama."...Hearing their sarcastic comments, the others were all shocked and realized that Leon was Renee's boyfriend. Bucky and Aurelia were direct descendants of powerful families whose statuses rivaled Renee's. Though they did not know why the two were picking on Renee and Leon, they knew that the two couples conflicted because both parties wanted high-quality jadeite. It remained unclear who would win the price. The crowd all perked up in anticipation as they waited to see who would win. "Kid, I've already bid 33 million. It's your turn! If you can't raise the price any higher, get lost!" Bucky smirked arrogantly as though he already won. At least that was what he and Aurelia thought. After all, Leon had already lost to him once over the clear jadeite from earlier. The current situation was similar to what happened earlier and he did not think that Leon could defeat him as that would not be realistic."I'll pay 37 m
"Looks like Mister Grimston is winning. I guess Miss Morrison's boyfriend is going to have to give up."...Once Bucky raised the price to 43 million, everyone was impressed by his generosity and all turned to look at Leon sympathetically. Through the mocking comments Bucky and Aurelia threw at Leon, they all gathered some information. Leon seemed to be Renee's boyfriend but was of low status and merely a vice president. Given his humble background, whether he could pay 30 million was already an issue, let alone 43 million. The high-quality jadeite was worth 43 million at most. Judging from Leon's financial capability and the jadeite's worth, it was unlikely that Leon would get any higher as he could not afford it. Hence, they all thought that Leon would give up. Just then, Leon said coldly, "I'll pay 50 million, then.""What?" Leon's words left Bucky and the others stunned. "Has this kid gone mad?""This green jadeite should only be worth 43 million dollars and he is
"Why you! Very well! You asked for this! I'm curious to see how someone like you can gather 50 million!" Bucky laughed angrily. Though the Grimston were powerful with wealth reaching hundreds of millions, they did not have much liquid funds and it was shared among all family members. It did not belong to Bucky alone. Direct descendants like him and Renee often had access to around 50 million at best. Since Leon raised the price to 50 million, this surpassed Bucky's capability and he could no longer bid against Leon. Hence, he intended to give up so that Leon suffered the consequences of his actions. Leon was just a vice president and not someone from a prestigious family, so he did not believe that Leon had that much money to begin with.If Leon failed to pay 50 million, he would make a fool of himself. "Bucky, are you going to give up on bidding? No way! Don't worry. I have money and you can keep bidding," Aurelia said. She only started bidding against Leon to humilia
"Yeah! You're right. That's better!" Realization dawned on Aurelia. She was thinking about how she could defeat Leon and embarrass him and Renee. However, Bucky's words gave her a new insight. Leon already raised the price to 50 million and he would make a fool of himself if he failed to pay. That way, Aurelia and Bucky would not have to spend a single penny or risk getting punished by their seniors for spending a fortune on jadeite. On top of that, they would be able to humiliate Leon and Renee. "Mister Grimston, we've only just reached 50 million! Are you giving up already? Here I thought you were that rich. How disappointing!" Leon mocked. The green jadeite before them was large and could easily be divided into nineteen plates. Since its quality was only second to the highest quality imperial green jadeite, it was far better than the previous clear jadeite. It was perfect for the Energy Convergence Circle and Leon had his eyes set on it. That was precisely why he did
"Is Miss Morrison's boyfriend just bidding randomly?""That's so rude of him!"...Hearing the sarcastic remarks from Bucky and Aurelia, the crowd was taken aback. They already learned that Leon was a lowly vice president and it seemed unlikely that he could afford to pay 5 million. Since Leon participated in the bidding, he should follow the rules and not bid over his budget. If Leon failed to produce 50 million, this would break the rule and everyone would feel fooled. This was a rather inappropriate act, making Leon as despicable as common thugs. There were a few powerful figures in the crowd and they all looked down on shameless thugs. Misled by Aurelia and Bucky, they all turned to Leon in contempt. However, what shook them all happened in the next moment. "Hahaha, how hilarious! It's just 50 million. Who told you that Mister Wolf can't afford it? Mister Grimston, you've underestimated Mister Wolf." Just then, a melodious voice sounded. A young man in his mid-
"Nothing is impossible! Mister Grimston, and Mister Wolf spent 287 million during Mister Feaks' bouquet and purchased all the rare herbs presented that night! If he can afford something at 287 million, 50 million means nothing to him." Arron smirked and looked at Bucky like he was a fool. Leon won against all the young elites and purchased all the rare herbs with 287 million and Arron saw that with his own eyes. He knew that Cynthion Group had great financial capability and in this aspect, many of the powerful families in the western region would fall short. Yet, Bucky attempted to bid against Leon for the green jadeite. When he failed, he started mocking Leon for not being able to pay. This was extremely foolish and Arron could not figure out how Bucky could challenge Leon financially with such confidence. He was practically digging his own grave."What?" Arron's words left everyone, including Aurelia and Bucky, stunned. Aurelia and Bucky both assumed that Leon could not