?Chapter 298


    "Watch out for that bastard. He''s no pushover," Joseph warned.Property belongs to N?vel(D)r/ama.Org.


    "You think he''s tough because you''re a pushover," Flynn scoffed.


    Joseph was infuriated by Flynn''s words, but he resisted the urge tosh out.


    Flynn dered arrogantly, "Unless he''s a divine grandmaster. Otherwise, I fear no one. After the auction, I''ll challenge him, and nothing will stop me from taking him down!"


    "Well then. I''ll congratte you in advance for your victory, Mr. York." Maverick ttered. But inwardly, he mocked Flynn''s foolishness for being used as a pawn.


    As Sebastian settled into his seat, he scanned the hall and recognized several familiar faces, including Jenny, Rainey, and Elsa, along with several God of War.


    He didn''t see Merlin or Nelson, guessing they were likely in one of the private boxes.


    An hourter, the auctionmenced as scheduled.


    A graceful figure took the stage. Lana was dressed in white and had her long hair flowing down her shoulders. With a bright smile, she exuded a girl-next-door charm that put everyone at ease.


    "The auctioneer is stunning!"


    "With looks and figures like hers, she''s a gem. I wish I could spend a night cuddled up with her."


    "Shh! Are you trying to get yourself killed? She''s the heiress of the Sanders family. You''ll be in big trouble if anyone catches you eyeing her," apanion warned urgently.


    The man who''d spoken earlier broke out in a cold sweat. He was then relieved when nobody seemed to notice his words.


    As Lana stepped forward, many men in the audience were immediately captivated by her, indulging in unrealistic fantasies.


    "Mr. Wilder, it''s Ms. Sanders," Zia remarked with surprise. She then looked at Sebastian and asked, "Mr. Wilder, is Ms. Sanders really your fiancée?"


    Sebastian nodded. He hadn''t expected Lana to be the auctioneer today.


    Lana''s beauty was mesmerizing. She shed a bright smile as she greeted, "Good morning, everyone!"


    "Wee to the triennial auction held by Phaedra Ind. I''m Lana Sanders, this year''s auctioneer. You can call me Lana."


    The crowd apuded enthusiastically.


    Lana continued, "We''ve been preparing for this auction for three years now, and we have


    many treasures avable for bidding. I hope everyone will leave here with something valuable.


    "Without further ado, I now dere that the auction has officially started. Now, let''s wee our first item up for bidding!"


    Lana pped, summoning a gracefuldy carrying a tray.


    On the trayy a rectangr wooden box. People leaned forward eagerly to get a look at the first auction item.


    Usually, the first andst items at auctions were top-notch. Thest item served as the climax, while the first aimed to set the tone and excite people.


    Lana quickly opened the wooden box, revealing arge wild dragon root.


    "Mr. Wilder, it''s a century-old dragon root!" Joseph eximed excitedly, knowing that Sebastian''s main goal foring here was to obtain such a treasure.