King of War's Dominance

Chapter 8

Hearing that, Frank laughed loudly, then turned to Rachel with a mocking expression.

“Rachel, does your husband have money to pay for everything on that table?” he asked loudly. “He cannot even buy you the branded bags you want. I was the one who bought them for you, right?”

Rachel gave Frank a sweet smile, a smile that stabbed Thom like a blade in the chest.

“Of course he will not have much money,” Rachel said lightly, as if it was something normal. “And yes, you were the one who bought me all those luxury items. So I really thank you, my honey.”

Frank nodded proudly, then looked at Thom with an arrogant gaze, as if Thom meant nothing.

“See?” he said with a mocking tone. “Your own wife admits you do not have money.”

Rachel let out a small snort, then elbowed Thom’s arm hard. “Do not ask for his money to buy all those useless old items!”

Thom slowly shook his head.

“I will not,” Thom said flatly.

Rachel was ready to sigh in relief.

Thom continued, “I will use my own money.”

Rachel immediately snapped, “Do not lie! You do not have money, Thom!”

Thom turned slowly. “Why do you act like you know everything about me?”

Rachel answered quickly, “Because I am your wife!”

The moment those words left her mouth, her face turned pale. She just realized she admitted being his wife.

“Well, I mean…” Rachel quickly corrected herself, her cheeks red. “I am still your wife on paper. It is only a status.”

Thom stared at her for a long moment, then let out a short sigh. “Well, but you still do not really know me even if you are my wife. So stop ordering me around and acting like you know everything.”

“How dare you!” Rachel shouted loudly, making some guests around them turn their heads.

Madam Yosie, Thom’s mother in law, immediately stepped forward to defend her daughter.

“Watch your tone when you speak to Rachel. Show some respect!”

Thom gave a crooked smile.

What was wrong with his mother-in-law?

She always told Thom to speak politely to Rachel and treat her well.

But all this time, Rachel always treated him badly.

She always looked down on him even though Thom was her husband.

Thom’s stepmother, Madam Lena, also smirked, adding poison with her words. “If you really want those old items that belonged to your mother,” she said while folding her arms proudly, “pay for them later at the auction. Let us see if you can.”

“Sure. I will pay for them,” answered Thom.

All the members of the Lanster family looked at Thom with mocking eyes. They were sure Thom would not be able to buy anything.

Not long after, the MC of the auction stood at the center of the stage. The spotlight shone on the long table where all the old items were displayed.

“All right, let us start tonight’s auction!” he announced.

He lifted the first item, a classic painting that used to hang in Thom’s mother’s room.

“Starting price, five thousand dollars!”

Collectors immediately raised their bidding paddles.

“Five thousand five hundred!”

“Six thousand!”

“Seven thousand!”

“Eight thousand!”

The price kept rising. Higher, faster, the collectors competing eagerly.

The final bid stopped at eight thousand dollars. The collector who made the offer stood

proudly, confident no one would beat his price. The guests also thought the same.

Until suddenly…

Thom raised his hand. 

“Nine thousand dollars,” he said.

The entire room fell silent!