"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
"I'm not messing with you. I'm just telling the truth. There were a lot of people, including Mister Cade and Mister Daglesh, present when Mister Wolf made the purchase. We're all witnesses so why would I risk my reputation just to lie to you?" Arron said with displeasure. "Well," Bucky was rendered speechless as he knew Arron was right. As a direct descendent of a prestigious family, Arron could not possibly lie in front of so many people or he would ruin his reputation, which would only harm him. "Mister Rathbourne, you can say whatever you want. I don't care if this guy paid 287 million for rare herbs. That's in the past. Regardless, he bid 50 million for this piece of jadeite and if he can afford it, he needs to pay now!" Aurelia gritted out with a dark expression. She assumed that Leon could not gather such a large amount of time immediately given his status. However, the reality proved her utterly wrong. She did not anticipate that Leon was capable of paying 287 million
"Mister Grimston, Miss Underwood, I haven't lost my mind. You two are just ignorant and don't know how powerful Cynthion Group's alchemical pills are. So long as Mister Wolf is okay with it, I'm at his service even if the price of this jadeite doubles," Arron said calmly. Cynthion Group had great potential and multiple families fought for the chance to partner with Hugh, including the Rathbournes. Both Arron and his grandfather were present outside Leon's room at the time. Unfortunately, Leon told the Dagleshs and the Morrisons to stay in the end and intended to select one family from these two to work with. Arron was quite disappointed that the Rathbournes were not given the chance, but an opportunity presented itself. Both the Dagleshs and the Morrisons wanted to work with Cynthion Group and Hugh was not in any hurry to make his decision. There were no good news of the Dagleshs or the Morrisons forming a partnership with Cynthion Group. So long as the partnership was not co
"It's fine. Mister Rathbourne, Miss Morrison, thank you for your offering. But I can afford this, so I won't need your help." Leon shook his head. Like Renee, he could tell that Arron was merely plotting to obtain a chance to work with Cynthion Group. Since both the Morrisons and the Dagleshs were incredibly genuine, he was yet to make a decision. He did not wish to owe yet another family a favor as it was merely complicated things. Since both Cynthion Group and Elegante Group were extremely profitable, he was not short of money and did not need help from Arron or Renee. "Well, alright then." Arron was slightly disappointed. Renee already expected that Leon would reject their help, so she was not surprised. "Mister Wolf doesn't even care about spending 50 million! It seems like there's more to him than we expected!"...The crowd gasped when Leon refused help. Though a lot of them were from wealthy backgrounds, most of them were merely merchants and not from prestigio