Chapter 130 Auction Showdown


    Holding a small hammer, the auctioneer expertly gestured for bids while speaking fluently in English, showcasing a high level of professionalism. Anton sneaked a peek at the bidder beside him.


    Quickly jotting down a figure in their notebook, the bidder confidently raised their paddle, dering, "4.5 million dors."


    A bid of 4.5 million dors!


    Mr. and Mrs. ke felt a moment of unease. Attempting to discern who had ced the bid proved difficult, as they could only glimpse a few heads before them without a clear view of the bidder.


    Zelena felt her parents'' uncertainty and unwillingness to buy the bangle for her.


    She reminisced about her previous life when Mr. and Mrs. ke hadvished millions on jewellery for Violeta, making this 4.5 million dor bid seem insignificant byparison.


    A pull at her heartstrings prompted Zelena to intervene, "Dad, Mom, it''s okay. While the bangle is indeed beautiful, it''s overly expensive. We shouldn''t go for it. I''ve always embraced simplicity and never adorned myself in costly jewellery; it might not even look good on me. Let''s skip this one."


    Zelena was firm in her stance.


    Utilising emotional appeal, she reminded her parents of her struggles before rejoining the ke family. Despite now being recognised as the esteemed eldest daughter of the ke family, they wavered on purchasing the jewellery for her.


    Mrs. ke was struck by guilt, thinking of Zelena, the daughter she had carried for ten months.


    "Lena, please don''t say such things. It would break my heart. This bangle is well within our means, and I assure you, it will be yours."


    She then nudged Mr. ke, signalling him to bid higher and secure the bangle for Zelena.


    Mr. ke lifted his paddle and offered, "4.8 million dors."


    This gesture filled Zelena with a fleeting sense of happiness.


    "Thank you, Mom."


    The White family, although not the wealthiest, had substantial financial resources.


    In the meantime, Anton and Irene remained quiet in the front row. The auctioneer, standing close by, recalcted and then increased the bid.


    "5.25 million dors."


    Mr. ke countered with, "5.55 million dors."


    "6 million dors."


    "6.15 million dors."


    The bidding surpassed 6 million dors, significantly higher than the bangle''s market value.


    Though the hue of the violet was unique, it couldn''tpare to the coveted Imperial Green. For over 6 million dors, acquiring Imperial Green would be more justifiable.Têxt belongs to N?velDrama.Org.


    The auctioneer was about to advise against further esction, but Anton''s determined gaze immediately stopped him, showing his intent on winning the bangle.


    While the White family might not be the wealthiest, funding was not an issue for them.


    Does one need to ponder the price when purchasing a bangle for their daughter?


    The auctioneer got the message.


    "6.75 million dors."


    Now, it was a head-to-head between the auctioneer and Mr. ke.


    Zelena''s desire for the bangle only intensified as the bidding climbed; the higher price tag added to its allure.


    Yet, undeterred by the notion of getting value for money, the White family could proceed without concern.


    ke''s family, however, had to exercise more caution. They were not sovish as to ignore their financial limits. After a short consultation, Mr. and Mrs. ke agreed to bid again.


    Failing to win this round would mean giving up, as stretching their budget too far for a piece of jewellery was impractical. Over 6 million dors could be allocated towards


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    numerous other ventures, making


    this purchase seem unwise.


    Moreover, it was still being determined if the item''s value would be appreciated beyond 6 million dors.


    "6.9 million dors."


    The auctioneer responded, "7.2 million dors."


    Upon hearing the front row''s bid, Mr. ke reluctantly backed out of the auction.


    "Lena, this bangle isn''t worth the price. Your father will find you something elseter. Let''s move on," Zelena stated, though with a hint of regret. Hiding her disappointment, she smiled and remarked, "Actually, after looking at it for a longer time, I don''t find the bangle appealing anymore."


    Everyone had eagerly expected the violet bangle to sell for 7.2 million dors. Yet, just as the auctioneer was about to finalise the sale, Anton leaned in to share a quiet word with him.


    Caught off guard, the auctioneer announced, "Sorry, please hold on a moment."


    "Mr. White has pointed out that the


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    number is deemed unlucky. He proposes rounding it up to 7.5 million. And considering we''ve already reached such a high figure, why not elevate it to 7.8 million dors?"


    The bid of 7.8 million dors was Anton and Irene''s unique way to demonstrate their affection for their daughter.


    The crowd was utterly amazed.


    "He''s increasing the amount himself? Remarkable. There''s no need for a bidding war if one can set the price," the attendees whispered.


    For the auctioneer, who was


    experiencing such a scenario for the first time, this voluntary hike in the price was astonishing. The face of the auction house owner, observing from the sidelines, was lit up with a grin.


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    This act underscored the belief that the businessmunity in Hoiten is notably superstitious, a belief that Anton exemplified perfectly!


    Sitting in the back row, Zelena found the offer of 7.8 million dors staggering. How could someone be so highly wealthy? She wished her parents could afford such extravagance.