Chapter 924: A Fierce Bidding War

Braden Rickett beamed, his face flushing with satisfaction. He lifted a hand, and the hall fell instantly silent. Every gaze locked on him, waiting for him to speak. He walked two steps toward the front, a smile at his lips, swept the room, paused for a few seconds, then said in a carrying voice, "I acquired this landscape handscroll years ago at an auction. What I paid back then has nothing to do with tonight, so let's not dwell on it. The starting bid this evening is $10,000." The room erupted. No...