Chapter 863: Reaching the Bidding Cap

Lacey raised her paddle, then glanced back at the squabbling Phoenix Hotel representatives behind her. Yvette shot her hand up immediately. "Ten thousand!" "Wait, no! We'll bid nine thousand!" Her companion, visibly exasperated, tried to rein in Yvette's impulsiveness. The exchange drew chuckles from the crowd. The hostess addressed them, "Ladies, you might want to align your bids before announcing them." "Nine thousand! Our bid is nine thousand!" Yvette quickly amended her bid, recalling her...