Chapter 13: Auction

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Alexander Hodges was puzzled, "Why is he here?"

"You're asking me?"

Both of them naturally knew Leon Peterson, the son of the Peterson Family, who wasn't known for doing anything serious.

Coming to the auction, what other reason could there be apart from charming the ladies?

Old Master Hodges wouldn't open the top-floor suite for such a playboy.

So...

"Could he be interested in the Lingzhi too? Do you want me to find out?"

"No need, no one can take away this Lingzhi."

"But…"

Alexander wanted to say more but was stopped by Edwin Blake's look, going silent.

In an instant, the three of them fell into silence, none speaking, just smoking in quiet.

Leon Peterson finished his smoke and turned to enter the suite.

As the door closed, Edwin Blake glimpsed the silhouette of someone in the room.

He originally didn't care, but then seemed to think of something.

He quickly ran across, about to knock on the door.

"Second Brother, it's time."

Edwin Blake shot a cold glance at Alexander Hodges, then walked into the suite coldly.

The door closed loudly.

Seeing Edwin Blake's poor expression, Alexander didn't know why, but decided to behave.

Once Leon Peterson entered the suite, he leaned against the door, afraid Edwin Blake might burst in any second.

Ivy River lounged on the sofa lazily, "What's gotten into you?"

After making sure Edwin Blake had left, he sat down beside Ivy River, urgently saying:

"Boss, do you know who's in the suite across?"

"Who is it?"

"Your ex-husband..."

Ivy River's eyes widened in shock; what a small world it was.

Seaton was indeed tiny; how did they run into him here?

Ivy River curled her lips into a cold smile.

"No worries, once the Lingzhi is auctioned, we withdraw. Edwin Blake must be here for the Lingzhi too, just contend with him and drive up the cost."

"Since we're not the ones paying, the more Edwin Blake spends, the better."

Leon Peterson nodded in understanding.

Quickly, the host began introducing the items.

"Dear guests, welcome to our auction. Now, presenting the first item— the Angel Wings necklace."

As the host's words dropped, everyone was stunned.

Ivy River was also stunned, it was her first design piece.

This was the work that made her famous instantly.

It was once bought by a mysterious person, how did it now appear in Seaton...

Furthermore, the necklace held a deeply hidden secret.

"This piece was designed and created by our international designer, Lynn..."

"Ten million."

Ivy River gestured Leon Peterson to raise the sign and bid.

She was determined to get this necklace.

"Thirty million."

Both Leon Peterson and the host were shocked, "Alright, thirty million from the top-floor guest, thirty million once, thirty million twice, anyone else wants to bid?"

Ivy River stood up, raising her sign, "Thirty-five million."

Edwin Blake: "Forty million."

Ivy River: "Sixty million."

Edwin Blake furrowed his brows, "Eighty million."

Seeing Ivy River about to raise her sign again, Leon Peterson was stunned, "Boss, you're crazy, it's just a necklace, not worth it!"

Ivy River coldly pushed aside, "One hundred million."

She didn't have time to explain now.

Is Edwin Blake an idiot? This necklace is useless.

Unless... he knows the secret within.

People gasped when they heard one hundred million.

What kind of person is up there to spend so much so freely?

The host didn't expect the necklace to auction for this price either, his voice grew more passionate, "Now the necklace is at a hundred million, any more bids?"

"Alright, one hundred million once, one hundred million twice, one hundred million three times!"

The host's gavel fell, "The Angel Wings necklace goes to our top-floor guest, congratulations to customer number one for obtaining your cherished item!"

Ivy River was relieved as she saw the necklace successfully auctioned.

She initially thought Edwin Blake would definitely compete fiercely with her, but unexpectedly it ended in her favor.

It seemed Edwin Blake was unaware of the secret.

Edwin Blake smirked coldly, "Fourth, find out who's in the opposite suite."

He was now very curious about the people there.

Someone who could easily fork out a hundred million for a necklace was no ordinary person.

Especially that familiar figure, it made him more puzzled.

Recently, that silhouette had appeared many times, could it just be coincidence?

Alexander Hodges nodded, "Let's wait till it's over, I'll ask the Old Master when I get home."

Isla Sutton was also quite shocked earlier.

She had seen the world, but a diamond necklace auctioned for a hundred million, she had never seen that.

"Edwin, why did you want that necklace? Luckily, you held back earlier; over a hundred million for a necklace isn't worth it."

Edwin Blake's tone was deep, his voice revealing dominance, "No problem, I'd have given it to you, it suits you well."

"Really?!"

"Who else would I give it to? Have a look later, if you fancy anything, just bid, don't consider the price."

Isla Sutton immediately clung to Edwin Blake's arm affectionately, "You're so kind, Edwin."

Seeing this, Alexander Hodges rolled his eyes and cleared his throat.

Isla Sutton blushed and stopped speaking.

Soon, the auction reached its finale.

A century-old Lingzhi slowly appeared in everyone's view.

Ivy River glanced and confirmed it was real, a mischievous smile forming on her lips.

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