Chapter 123: Chapter 123

“I am giving you this best Saffron as a small return for the Dewey family’s investment in the Santos Group,”

Leonard said to Cherry.

Cherry felt a bit at a loss.

That was worth 20 million dollars.

But when she saw Leonard’s gaze, she hesitantly nodded, feeling a hint of touch.

She thought, “Could it be that he likes me?”

Cherry’s cheeks instantly turned rosy.

Meanwhile, Brian gnashed his teeth on the other side as he stared at Leonard with a cold smile.

“This person is a fraud. How could he come up with 20 million dollars? Just wait. He’ll soon get his legs broken and be thrown out by King Pharmacy’s people…”

Before he could finish speaking, Natalie, dressed in a white suit, appeared in the auction hall, and her pleasant voice resonated through the speakers.

“I personally gift this best Saffron to Mr. Leonard Santos. I hope Mr. Santos won’t refuse my goodwill.”

The whole crowd was shocked upon hearing Natalie’s words.

Leonard’s initial bid of 20 million dollars for the Saffron had already amazed everyone. Still, now, the heiress of the King Pharmacy was giving away the best Saffron worth 20 million dollars to Leonard.

Although the actual value of the Saffron to King Pharmacy was only four hundred dollars, its symbolic significance was extraordinary.

Only someone exceptional could make King Pharmacy spend money to cultivate a relationship.

Even Brian from the Morris family might not be able to achieve that.

On the other side, Brian’s face had turned red. It seemed as though someone had given him a hard slap. He muttered, “How is this possible? He’s just a braggart and a fraud!”

Avery beside him also wore a look of disbelief.

“That guy keeps claiming to be from the Santos family in Newden City. Could it be true? Could it be that the heiress of King Pharmacy was also deceived by him?”

At this moment, Natalie had already walked up to the auction platform and said, “Next, we will proceed with the final auction item. It is a Miraculoberry with a time of five hundred years.”

As soon as she uttered those words, the expressions of many people in the venue changed.

If the Miraculoberry Natalie mentioned was the same as the one recorded in ancient texts, then this auction item was truly amazing.

After a few seconds of silence, the hall erupted into a frenzy of noise.

Natalie continued, “The Miraculoberry could possibly be the legendary Soul Fruit. The King Pharmacy cannot be certain. However, its medicinal effects definitely surpass those of Ginseng of the same age.

“Starting bid is 20 million dollars, and each subsequent bid must not be less than two million dollars.”

As her words finished, many people gasped in disbelief.

The starting bid was already 20 million dollars, indicating that the final sale price would be astronomical.

Those without sufficient financial strength dared not participate in the bidding.

On the other hand, Brian’s eyes gleamed with excitement.

He had been struggling with his lack of endurance during sexual encounters, trying numerous remedies to no avail. If he were to consume a Miraculoberry, there was a chance that he would immediately become more enduring.

“22 million dollars.”

Brian spoke up.

Immediately, someone next to him raised the bid.

In just a few minutes, the price had skyrocketed to 30 million dollars.

“32 million dollars.”

13:06 “34 million dollars.”

“36 million dollars.”

The bidding continued, but the number of participants gradually decreased.

Although the Miraculoberry had excellent effects, most people had only heard rumors about it and had never seen it personally.

Furthermore, what King Pharmacy claimed was only a possibility, not a certainty.

Even if something was excellent, it had to be within one’s affordable range.

If bidding for a Miraculoberry meant bankrupting oneself, then what was the point of living an extra thirty years?

It had been said that the saddest thing in life was being alive but losing all one’s money.

40 million dollars.”

Brian said again.

After he spoke, he saw others still intending to bid. Brian’s face turned grim, and he exclaimed, “Ladies and gentlemen, I am a member of the Morris family from Imperial City. I am determined to win this Miraculoberry, and I hope you all can give this chance to the Morris family and let me have it.”

When he said that, those who had intended to bid suddenly decided to give up.

The Morris family was a formidable force in Newden City.

Since Brian had spoken like that, competing with him would mean opposing the Morris family and disrespecting him.

If a small family from Newden City provoked the Morris family, they could bring calamity upon themselves.

The Miraculoberry might be precious, but it could only be useful if one had a life to have it.

On the high platform, Natalie’s face turned unpleasant.

In her estimation, this Miraculoberry should have fetched a price of 140 million dollars.

But with Brian’s declaration and no one bidding against him, he would take it for 40 million dollars, causing King Pharmacy to lose a direct 100 million dollars.

Although she felt angry, Natalie didn’t dare to say anything and could only swallow her anger.

The Morris family from Imperial City was ruthless. The others present might not be aware. King Pharmacy conducted business in Imperial City, so they knew some of the Morris family’s methods.

“Brian is despicable. If he can’t play, he shouldn’t. Using such means…”

A person from King Pharmacy beside her felt indignant.

But he was quickly reprimanded by Natalie. “Shut up! Do you want to bring trouble to King Pharmacy by discussing Mr. Morris from the Morris family?

“How dare you gossip about Mr. Morris? Haven’t you noticed the people sitting around Brian? They are sitting up straight and haven’t participated in the bidding. They should be experts sent by the Morris family to protect Brian.”

“If the Morris family’s people hear your words, it won’t matter if you die, but King Pharmacy will have to bear the consequences.”

Upon hearing Natalie’s words, the person promptly shut up.

At this moment, Natalie took a deep breath and spoke again, “40 million dollars once…”

Then, Leonard’s voice sounded from the crowd.

“I bid 60 million dollars.”

Suddenly, everyone’s faces displayed astonishment.

Leonard had just purchased the best Saffron, already offending Brian. Now that Brian had clearly expressed his intention to obtain the Miraculoberry, Leonard raised his bid once again, blatantly challenging Brian.

He didn’t seem to care about the Morris family at all.

In an instant, everyone was shaken and couldn’t comprehend it.

“It seems that he doesn’t fear Brian at all.”

Brian gave Leonard a gloomy look and said, “64 million dollars.”

Without hesitation, Leonard raised the bid. “I offer 100 million dollars.”

Everyone gasped in astonishment.

13:061 “This is way too audacious.”

“64 million dollars, and he increased it by 36 million dollars in one go. He’s completely overpowering Brian!”

Brian’s expression had become extremely unpleasant.

Leonard repeatedly undermined him. How could he tolerate it?

He stared fiercely at Leonard, threatening, “Leonard, you have a lot of nerve. Although I don’t know your background, daring to oppose the Morris family means you are seeking death.

“Next, if you dare to raise the bid again, I won’t let you see the sun tomorrow.”

After Brian finished speaking….

Five or six men in black clothing suddenly stood up beside him.

As soon as these men stood up, they immediately sealed off all the exits of the hall.

Clearly, if Leonard didn’t comply with Brian’s words, he wouldn’t be able to leave the auction hall today.

No one expected Brian to be so overbearing.

But when considering that he came from the Morris family in Imperial City, no one had the guts to challenge him.

Who could afford to provoke him?

Meanwhile, Avery looked at Leonard with a mocking gaze. No matter how much money he had, he couldn’t stand up against the Morris family.

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With a cold smile, Brian sat back down and continued, “102 million dollars.”

Just as he said, Leonard’s voice followed closely.

“I bid 120 million dollars.”

The entire auction hall fell into silence.