Auction trap (12)

There was a silence that filled the auction hall after this bid from the eldest prince.

Not a single person seemed like they were willing to raise the bid anymore after hearing the bid from the eldest prince.

The auctioneer had waited because this was their big ticket item, the finale of their auction. If he just let the bid for this item end like that, then it would be bad for their auction house.

But the auctioneer was also an experienced person and could read the room.

He knew that at this point, it was very unlikely that there would be anyone else making a bid for Durand…

He couldn't blame the eldest prince for this, it was just what it was.

So with a secret sigh, the auctioneer said, "We have a bit from the VVIP guest on the third floor for two hundred thousand gold coins. Is there anyone that is willing to make another bid for this final amazing item. This is an item that you won't be able to find anywhere else…"