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Chapter 1359 - Chapter 1359 342 Deceptive Wenwen _2

Chapter 1359: 342: Deceptive Wenwen! _2 Chapter 1359: 342: Deceptive Wenwen! _2 Even so, Suwen dared not offend them too much.

In this battle, they ultimately came out as the victors.

Seaton had a sound argument, so she chose not to persist on that subject, instead shifting her sights to the auction platform, “How long till the auction starts?”

“Five minutes.”

Upon hearing this, Karina turns to survey the hall.

Initially lightly populated, the hall was by then packed with people.

Karina squints her eyes slightly.

She wonders if ‘J’ is also present at the venue.

From a corner of the room,

Nathaniel Besian hunches over and scuttles over, “Master.”

Viola Thompson stows her mobile phone, her voice somewhat low, “It’s taken care of.”

Nathaniel Besian thumps his chest, “You can trust me.”

He hands Viola Thompson a piece of paper from his pocket, adding, “Master, the first item in the auction is the precious ivory carving ‘Peaceful State’ from Vincent, a wealthy merchant from Country Polluton. It used to be a national treasure from the Song Dynasty.”

In response, Viola Thompson takes the paper offered by Nathaniel Besian.

Under the faint light, her facial expression remains undecipherable.

Five minutes pass quickly.

The hostess slowly climbs up the stage, introducing herself with an impassioned monologue, followed by a welcoming speech.

“Welcome, elites from around the globe!”

“Next up, we have our first item up for auction today, ‘Peaceful State’, a prized ivory carving from Mr. Vincent, the richest man in Polluton. It is said that this precious ivory carving has a history of a thousand years, yet it remains in impeccable condition. In the Song Dynasty, a millennium ago, it was considered a national treasure by the monarch!”

With just the end of her sentence, two lady attendants walk on stage with a display case, in which the exquisite ivory carving is to be presented.

Even from afar, under the spotlight, the craftsmanship of the ivory carving leaves nothing but endless praise.

It is a work of terrific artistry.

A simple sculpture embodies the profound culture of a great nation.

“This ivory carving starts at eighty million, with ten million increments for each bid. Let the bidding begin!”

Many consider this ivory carving a must-have.

Karina is the first to bid.

“Fifteen million.”

Followed soon by a second bid, “Three thousand million.”

This bid is from a high-profile family in Lusto Country.

Miss Hill.

On hearing this bid, Seaton can’t help but furrow her brows, “What is she doing here!”

Furthermore, her opening bid is thirty million.

It’s clear that she’s antagonizing Lalinka.

Lalinka doesn’t say much, only raising her bid placard to signal, “Forty million.”

Hill obviously has a grudge against Lalinka, “Eighty million.”

Doubling the previous bid at once!

Lalinka subtly furrows her brows, just as she contemplates her bid, a male voice rings out: “One billion.”

One billion!

The sound of this bid suddenly changes the previously quiet atmosphere of the auction, with immediate murmurs from the crowd.

Bidding five times over for an item priced at eighty million, exceeding the original price itself isn’t common at auctions.

“One billion and ten million.” Lalinka retorts immediately.

“One billion and two hundred million!” Hill refuses to yield.

“Two billion.”

The man raises the bidding price to two billion directly.

This halts not only Lalinka but also surprises Hill, who is extremely determined to win the ivory carving.

Who is this man?

Seaton manages to identify the man, “Sister, he is the third prince from Jaban Country.”

Hearing this, Lalinka narrows her eyes, “Miyamoto Hoya?”

“Correct.”

“Makes sense.” Lalinka flexes her fingers.

No wonder Miyamoto Hoya has such exorbitant bidding prices.

There is a grudge between Jaban Country and Sinian Country.

If Miyamoto Hoya successfully auctions this ivory carving, it would be somewhat of a disgrace to Sinian Country.

He is doing this on purpose.

Seaton suggests again, “Sister, how about we bid three billion directly?”

Lalinka shakes her head, “We give up on this ivory carving.”

“Why?” Seaton is puzzled by Lalinka’s intentions.

Lalinka explains, “We aren’t enemies with Miyamoto Hoya.”

Compared to enemies, she prefers making friends.

Seaton knit her brows, “Then what about father’s birthday gift?”

Lalinka shows a faint smirk, “I already have a better gift in mind.”

What gift could be better than making friends with Miyamoto Hoya?

Just as Seaton is about to speak again, Lalinka continues, “Go see what other items are up for sale.”

“Alright.” Seaton nods her head.

Even though Lalinka ceases to bid, Hill persists, raising her bid to three billion.

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