Chapter 31

Alex turned to the door hoping to see the dealers barging in with the goods but none of them came forth. Instead, the waitresses dropped their serving trays and picked up placards containing several numbers.

Hastu stood up and moved to the center of the room. He cleared his throat loudly and opened his palms. “Good evening, ladies and gentlemen. I’m Hastu, your sales guide for the night.”

Alex swallowed. “Really?” he muttered under his breath.

“Our attendants will be going around with deal cards for the bidding so if you are ready for business, indicate by lifting your hand so that you can have a card,” Hastu explained.

Alex quickly put his hand up. He never thought the transaction was going to be in auction mode. Alex thought prices would be attached to the goods then interested clients would just purchase them in an instant.

A card bearing the number 38 was handed over to Alex.

“Your card number indicates your seat number so let’s reshuffle guys. We don’t have time.” Hastu charged.