Chapter: 618
“Ms. Grant bids 800 million. Are there any further bids?” The auctioneer said perfunctorily. He knew from the moment Jayla revealed her identity that the thousand–year green lotus would be hers. After all, who dared challenge the Grant family?
Suddenly, a voice rang out unexpectedly.
“One billion.”
Everyone’s head turned toward the voice, only to find a plump middle–aged man with his paddle raised. It was none other than Roderick.
“Huh?” Jayla’s brows knitted, glaring at the two men beside her. She had not anticipated their audacity to challenge her, especially after she had revealed her background.
“Who’s the fatty? His bravery is comparable to his size. He actually dared provoke the Grant family’s daughter.”
“He looks familiar. I think it’s Big Buck Brooks.”
“You’re right! It is Big Buck Brooks. I can’t believe he’s here!”
“So what if it’s Big Buck Brooks? He’s just filthy rich. He’s a nobody to those who hold power. If he offended the Grants, they could just annihilate his family for a simple reason.”
The crowd murmured in discussion as voices of surprise, astonishment, and disdain were heard. Even when he was extremely rich, they knew he wasn’t strong enough to challenge the Grants.
“Hey! Are you sure you want to fight me on this?” Jayla turned her head to the side, giving them a threatening glare.
“What do you mean? Since it’s an auction, naturally, we should follow the rules, where the highest bidder wins the item. Isn’t that so?” Roderick showed no hint of fear.
Tyler Grant was indeed formidable. Under normal circumstances, he would never dream of offending him. However, it was different now. This man beside him was like a brother to Adam Spanner, and he had a prince for a father. What was there to fear when he had Dustin to back him?
“Alright, since you want to play this game, let’s play till the end!” Jayla’s expression hardened as she raised her paddle once more.
“1.2 billion!”
“1.3 billion.”
“1.4 billion!”
“1.5 billion.”
“Two billion!” Jayla’s voice increased by a few octaves. It was obvious that she was unnerved.
Even as the daughter of the Grant family, two billion dollars in cash was a stretch. Any more than that, and she would need to ask for money from the family.
“2.1 billion dollars.” Roderick was calm.
Jayla exclaimed with gritted teeth, “2.5 billion!”
She had a murderous gaze. Even if she had to borrow money, she would regain her dignity today!
With a smile still plastered on his face, Roderick raised the bid, “2.6 billion.”
His nickname, Big Buck Brooks, was not merely a nickname. The sum of money truly held no significance to him.