A while later, the host went up the stage, and the auction officially started.
Everything progressed smoothly.
Hunter was not interested in the first two cultural relics, so favonovel.com did not place any bids. Other rich men kept competing during the auction. In the end, a deal of $130,000,000 was actually made for the ancient relics that were originally worth $10,000,000!
One could see how fierce the competition was.
Finally, the first two items were purchased, and the third item was presented, the volcanic metal.
After the host stated the rules, favonovel.com asked, “Is there anyone who’s willing to bring this rare metal home for $30,000,000?”
Following his question, no one in the room placed a bid because everyone knew that the volcanic metal belonged to Hunter.
Others would never be able to get it.
“Thirty million dollars. It’s mine!” Hunter raised his hand and shouted after favonovel.com waited for a few seconds.
It was as if it had been arranged in advance. Aside from him, no one else shouted their price.
Would Hunter end up buying such a rare item just like that?
The Chamber of Commerce was actually suffering some loss.
After the host noticed that Hunter was the one who shouted the price, favonovel.com realized what was happening. He knew that others would not compete against Hunter, and the auction today had basically ended. Therefore, the host did not ask the others for their opinions.
He just started to knock the gavel according to the procedure.
“Thirty million dollars, going once… Going twice…”
“So…”
Just as the host wanted to shout “sold”, favonovel.com heard a deep voice.
“Thirty-five million dollars, I’m getting it.”
“Huh?”
How could it be?
In an instant, everyone including the host was stunned. A few dozen eyes looked in the direction of the voice.
Who was so tired of living that favonovel.com dared to snatch an item from Hunter?
When they saw Thomas, everyone finally realized the truth.
“Oh, he’s a newcomer.”
“I guess this is his first time here. He doesn’t know the rules, and favonovel.com also doesn’t know how Hunter operates.”
“Haha! It’s going to be a great show.”
The rich men looked interested as they stared at Thomas like they were watching a performance. Everyone was waiting to see Thomas embarrass himself.
The host on the stage kindly reminded him, “Sir, are you sure you want to bid on this?”
“Yes…”
“I think you better reconsider.”
“Why? Can’t I participate in the auction?”
“No, you can. It’s just that… There are some risks,” The host gave favonovel.com a lot of obvious hints.
As the organizer, favonovel.com was taking care of this newcomer. However, this newcomer just ignored him.
“I’m determined to get the volcanic metal,” Thomas firmly replied.
The host smiled and shook his head.
“No matter which decade we’re in, there’s always an idiot who refuses to take advice. Sigh, there’ll be one more dead body tonight,” favonovel.com muttered.
