Except for those from Justin Conrad, the auction lots in this charity party were all provided by people
who were working with or seeking partnership with the Conrad Group, just like Caesar James.
The average items won’t even get to the party.
Therefore, every item lot was of extraordinary significance and value.
Elaine looked at the lot list carefully, thinking that she could even bid for one or two for her father and
for Sherry if there is something suitable.
Sitting by her side, Caesar said, “Elaine, is there anything you like? I will buy one for you.”
“No need, I have...”
Halfway through the talking, Elaine suddenly remembered that all her bank accounts were frozen. She
choked at the word “money”.
Seeing her embarrassment, Caesar smiled, “If there’s anything you want to buy, just tell me. You took
huge fright in the incident, so I should give you something to make it up for you.”
Hearing his words, Elaine started to itch for a try in the bidding. “Then I will send uncle a gift too when I
return to the Riverside City.”
Caesar said, “I look forward to it.”
“Sure!”
Elaine nodded happily. But when she was about to select her item, she found her hand empty and the
lot list was gone.
Before Elaine had said anything, Darnell uttered, “No need to look at this. You don’t have any money.”
Elaine pouted, “But Caesar said he would buy one for me!”
“Don’t you remember what you’ve done and you still want a gift?”
“I…”
Elaine subconsciously wanted to refute, but she felt that her behavior before was indeed too willful, and
had affected a lot of people. She could only lower her head and stay silent, dejected.
Caesar persuaded her upon seeing this, “Come on, Elaine. You can take your pick after the auction
starts.”
Elaine declined quietly, “Thank you uncle, but I'll pass.”
She should buy the gifts for Dad and Sherry by herself.
Although Clarence had invited her to work for the studio before, she wasn’t paid for the job. Her only
income was the pocket money from Stella from time to time.
She still has a small amount of deposit, but it's far from enough to bid for these things tonight.
Caesar looked at Darnell and opened his mouth as if he wanted to say something. But the latter just
looked ahead with a cold expression, so he didn't say anything eventually.
Soon, the charity dinner begun.
The first lot was provided by Justin, a work of calligraphy that Master Conrad has collected many years
ago. And the painting may worth tens of millions.
The starting price is only thirty thousand.
After hearing the price, the crowds were gasping. It was not that they were suspecting whether the
piece of work was genuine, but saying that Master Conrad must have no idea about it. If he knew his
son would auction this at such a low price, he would definitely jump up from his bed and scold his son
to hell, which would definitely be a medical miracle.
Someone couldn't help whispering, “Did Justin Conrad do this deliberately? He just gave away his
father's prized collection like it's nothing”
“And I heard that once there was a guy who wanted to buy this calligraphy work from Master Conrad
for thirty million bucks two years ago, but he refused. But now the starting price was only thirty
thousand...”
“I have to say, although Master Conrad has everything he wants, he didn’t handle the father-son family
relationship well. He and Clarence Conrad are like oil and water. I thought that he would side with
Justin Conrad, but look what happened now. Neither of his sons obeyed him.”
“This is the reason why you're shortsighted. We are at a charity banquet, and isn’t a charity banquet
held for the purpose of charity? Think about it, this is the first anniversary of the Conrad Group after
Justin had taken over the company. Shouldn’t Master Conrad support him? It's not surprising for Master
Conrad to lavish in supporting him.”
“If that so he really sacrificed too much for this anniversary...”
“What do you know. The Conrad family didn’t get along well with Clarence for many years. Master
Conrad also hates this illegi... son. Now that his favorite son had taken over the position of the
president of Conrad Group, he is certainly very happy. The calligraphy work was less important than
the dignity of his son.”
“Well, I think what you said was reasonable.”
Just as the group of people was discussing intensely, this item had already reached the price of 6
million.
Although the starting price was low, the true value of the calligraphy was recognized by many after all.
Whoever bought this could made a huge amount of money from it.
In the end, the painting was sold for about 13 million dollars.
The following lots were also sold one by one.
Soon, the seventh lot started bidding.
The moment the ring was displayed, there was a small commotion at the scene.
Even the ring was made 20 years ago, the workmanship and materials used were still top-notch
according to modern standard.
Especially the pink diamond that gleamed under the light, almost drove every girl on scene crazy.
And the starting price was forty thousand.
Since Justin had made the arrangement in advance, and seeing that Clarence just placed a bid, they
could only give it up.
At this moment, someone in the corner followed up with a call, “Seventy thousand.”
Everyone turned around quickly, trying to see who was messing around with Clarence Conrad
recklessly.
The man holding the auction board was a man they had never seen before.
It seemed that he was here with an intent.
Everyone looked at Clarence again. But he did not seem to be surprised. Without even raising his
eyes, he put his hand up again and said lightly, “Five hundred thousand.”
The man behind continued to bid, “Seven hundred thousand.”
Clarence said, “A million.”
Everyone fallen into silence, “...”
Rich people just squandered money like that.
The higher the price became, the tenser the atmosphere on the scene was.
At the beginning, everyone watched this silent battle with interest.
Later, in the entire auction hall, only the sound of bidding was left.
When it reached ten million, Stella held down Clarence's hand and whispered, “Don't increase the price
any more, he obviously did it on purpose.”
Clarence grabbed her hand instead, “Don't worry.”
And he raised his placard again, “Twenty million.”
The crowd was in a clamor. The calligraphy work from Master Conrad was sold at 13 million dollars,
which was expected to be the highest price of this auction.
No matter how beautiful this ring is, it is not worth twenty million.
The man behind paused. It seemed that he was hesitating.
But immediately afterwards, he said again, “Twenty-two million.”
“Twenty-eight million.”
Finally there was only silence.
The auctioneer on the stage said, “Twenty-eight million, selling, selling now.”
Bang!
“Sold!”
The lots afterwards were far less exciting than this ring. Everyone was keen on discussing this bidding
contest, and they were also curious about the crazy man who bade against Clarence.
Of course, they are interested in the 28-million-dollar ring most.
After the charity banquet, the crowd slowly dispersed.
As soon as Clarence and Stella got up, a man walked over and greeted them with a smile,
“Congratulations, Mr. Conrad, on getting your ideal present.”
Clarence looked at him, with no change in expression, “What makes you think you can stand in front of
me?”
Jon's expression cracked a little. Involuntarily he took two steps back. “Mr. Conrad, no need to be so
hostile. We are doing well in the auction, aren't we? What a tale it would be that Mr. Conrad had spent
so much for winning a smile from the beauty.”
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