The Legendary Man Chapter 87 Read Online
The Legendary Man
Chapter 87 Respect âA hundred and ten million!â
Just when everyone was still in shock at the starting bid, someone from the private rooms on the second floor had already increased it.
âA hundred and twenty million!â
It was followed by another bid from one of the private rooms.
âA hundred and thirty million!â
âA hundred and fifty million!â
In a blink of an eye, the lavender jade figurineâs price escalated to a hundred and fifty million.
All in less than a minute.
Subconsciously, those in the grand hall began to look toward the second floor.
It was then they realized the truly wealthy were all seated in the private rooms there.
Inside room number six, Jonathan had lit a cigarette and was scrutinizing the figurine.
Just from its color alone, one can tell that itâs made from premium quality imperial jade. Also, since itâs sculpted by Roscoe, its value is beyond measurable.
When Jonathan was still a live-in son-in-law at the Smith residence, he had already heard of Roscoe and knew that he was the nationâs greatest carver.
The figurine seems to make a good present for Josephineâs annual party, doesnât it?
Finally, Jonathan, who was largely bored throughout, had taken interest in one of the items. He called out over his microphone, âTwo hundred million!â
Two hundred million?
The entire hall fell silent the moment they heard his bid.
Even though everyone in the private rooms was filthy rich, they had only made ten million increments.
However, Jonathan shocked everyone by jumping fifty million right away.
âOur distinguished guest from room number six has bid two hundred million. Does anyone else have a higher bid?â The moment she heard the bid, Luna turned to look at room number six by reflex.
She could recognize Jonathanâs voice from over the speakers.
âTwo hundred and ten million!â Just when Jonathan announced his bid, someone had already beaten it.
âTwo hundred and fifty million,â Jonathan calmly countered.
He had made a huge increment of forty million again.
The moment he finished, the crowd went wild.
They had never seen anyone splurge with such recklessness before.
Despite it being tens of millions, Jonathan made it sound like it was just some small change.
âOur guest from room number six has increased his bid to two hundred and fifty million!â Even Luna was shocked when she heard Jonathan up his offer.
Evidently, she had not expected Jonathan to be so generous in his bidding.
âTwo hundred and fifty million! Is there anyone willing to make a higher bid?â Lunaâs voice was already trembling.
After all, she would receive a commission for all the items that were sold at the auction.
The higher the price they were sold at, the higher her commission was.
âTwo hundred and sixty million!â It was the same voice that competed with Jonathan earlier. However, one could hear him gritting his teeth when he announced his bid.
âThree hundred million!â
Jonathan didnât want to waste any time.
Three hundred million!
The entire hall became so quiet that one could hear a pin drop. In fact, the breathing sounds of the guests could be heard all too clearly.
Who is the guest in room number six? Even if the lavender jade figurine was carved by Roscoe, it probably isnât worth three hundred million, is it? Two hundred million is probably the ceiling of its value.
And yet, the guest in room number six has bid three hundred million. Is he crazy? It seems he is really dying to have it.
âThree hundred million! Our distinguished guest in room number six has bid three hundred million!â
Luna shouted as she could no longer contain her excitement.
Three hundred million was the highest bid for the night.
âThree hundred million, is there anyone willing to go higher?â Luna turned her attention to room number two while holding up her gavel.
She was still waiting for a higher bid.
âHarrison, are you challenging me on purpose?â Suddenly, the voice over the speaker called out Harrisonâs name.
The moment he heard it, Harrison was stunned.
Just when Harrison was guessing who it was, the voice rang out again. âMy grandfather is celebrating his eightieth birthday soon. Hence, Iâm buying the lavender jade figurine as a gift for him. On my account, can you let me have it?â
âPreston York!â
At that moment, Harrison recognized who the voice belonged to.
âDo you know him?â Jonathan looked at Harrison with his eyebrows furrowed.
âI do.â
Harrison nodded. âHe is Preston York, of the York family from Jazona. Itâs his grandfatherâs eightieth birthday soon, and he has even invited me to it.â
âI have not heard of them before,â Jonathan responded indifferently.
Obviously, he didnât plan on letting Preston have the item.
Even if it was the patriarch of the York family, Jonathan wouldnât even give a da*n, let alone Preston.
âMr. York, itâs not that I want to disrespect you, but I am unable to fulfill your request.â Harrison made his decision decisively. He called out over the microphone, âToday, the lavender jade figurine will definitely be mine!â
âFine, Harrison. Youâve got guts to spurn me like that.â In response to Harrisonâs answer, the voice over the speaker turned frosty. âI will remember what happened today, and I will make sure you pay for it!â
From Prestonâs tone, it was evident that he and Harrison were now enemies.
However, Harrison simply sneered in defiance, âIâll be waiting!â
The York family of Jazona was a powerful family.
However, it didnât matter to Harrison at all. Compared to Jonathan, they were just some insignificant insects.
Meanwhile, the verbal clash between them both shocked everyone present.
No one had expected that seated in the private rooms on the second floor were Harrison, the most ruthless man of Jadeborough, and Preston of the mighty York family of Jazona.
What came as a bigger surprise was that Harrison had rebuffed Preston in front of everyone.
After all, the York family was one of Jazonaâs four prominent families.
However, the one who was most shocked was actually Luna. It had never crossed her mind that Harrison was willing to offend Preston for Jonathanâs sake.
Harrison obviously knows who Preston is; therefore, there can only be one explanation. Mr. Goldstein must be a lot more powerful than the York family.
âThree hundred million once!â
âThree hundred million twice!â
âThree hundred million, sold!â
Although she was still shocked, Luna still remembered her duty to slam the gavel down. The moment she did, it was an indication that the auction was coming to an end.
âUp next, we will have our last item for the evening. This item is made of very special material. So special that I do not even know how to describe it, let alone value it!
âInitially, I didnât plan on putting it on the block. But now, I feel that it is worthy of being the highlight of the night. Without further ago, please bring out tonightâs special item!â