Chapter 31
Author: Emerald
last update2026-06-11 21:18:38
Not long William left his family house and drove straight to the auction.

The venue was larger than he expected. High ceilings. Clean white walls. Rows of chairs arranged in neat sections facing a small stage at the front.

People were already starting to fill the seats, most of them dressed in expensive suits and carrying folders or tablets, the kind of people who came to these events with money ready to spend and no patience for wasting time.

William walked in through the main entrance and
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