Chapter 51: The Appearance of the Fernleaf

Just as Keenan Jauncy raised his paddle, an unfriendly voice called out from nearby, "Eight million five hundred thousand!" Keenan turned toward the voice, locking eyes with Marlon Halenkamp. Marlon lowered his paddle, flashing Keenan a taunting grin. He was deliberately bidding against Keenan, determined to snatch away anything Keenan wanted to purchase at a higher price. He wanted to make Keenan lose face in front of everyone at the auction. In his eyes, some small-time traditional medicine doctor...