Joshua gave a nod before shaking Valerie and Benjamin's hands in a professional manner. "Good afternoon, Miss Morgan. I'm pleased to see you made it here on time."He offered a slight smile as he cast a questioning glance at Benjamin.He inquired, "If I may ask, Miss Morgan, who is the gentleman accompanying you?"Valerie promptly introduced, "Mr. Wilson, this is my longtime friend, Benjamin Frost. He's here to keep me company; I tend to get a bit nervous in certain meetings for no apparent reason. I hope you don't mind his presence.""Of course." Joshua nodded. "Not a problem at all."Meanwhile, Benjamin only smiled slightly. In his mind, he praised Joshua's acting skills he looked perfect.After they all sat on their respective benches, Joshua immediately took out some files from his suitcase.He stated, "I don't believe there's much to discuss in this meeting. Our company's managing director is fully convinced about partnering with your company, so he won't have additional inquirie

The auction hall sprawled expansively, akin to a grand theater stage or a Renaissance-era orchestra setting, adorned with opulence and magnificence.The hall boasted a capacity for 1,200 attendees, but for this particular auction, the Timeless House Center had limited ticket sales to just 800.There are two levels of stands in the hall. The first level was reserved for the regular auction guests, while the second level was only for the guests who had VIP tickets.Valerie leaned in and whispered to Benjamin, "You know, the Timeless House Center doesn't only host auctions in this hall. At times, they rent it out for orchestral concerts too. The setup and design are so well thought out that even from a corner, you can catch the finest strains of music."Benjamin simply nodded his head in understanding.After a while of walking through the rows of red benches, they finally found their seats. It was located in the middle row, not too forward, and not too backward either. The view of the sta

Everyone's eyes were now on the person who shot straight at the final price.Benjamin Frost lifted his head and offered a kind smile. Echoing Mr. Jones' sentiments, he continued, "I apologize if my bid has caused offense, Mr. Jones, but I also require this purple ginger for a potion. Should you find it offensive, I won't hold it against you."Mr. Jones regarded Benjamin with a cold gaze. Initially, he spoke politely, "Young man, you can't possibly fathom the significance that purple ginger holds for an old soul like myself. I've endured inexplicable stomach pains for the past few weeks. It's been a torment, both physically and mentally. Only that purple ginger can bring me relief."Benjamin shook his head and confidently explained, "Old man, your stomach ailment is quite simple; you don't even need to spend up to 1,000 dollars to treat it. Allow me to offer a suggestion: head to the wet market and purchase turmeric, black cumin, and chamomile. Boil five grams of each herb, and you can

On the first step of the debate, Benjamin had already won.Meanwhile, Jessica resumed the auction even though she realized that there was a slight disagreement between Nathan and Benjamin. She could only hope that it would not turn into a big fight."You better mind the words you let out," Nathan warned. "A few uttered wrong, and your entire life could plunge into disaster.""I'm always cautious about the words I speak, but not when dealing with a coward like you," Benjamin replied casually.Nathan laughed contemptuously. "Who in all of Regal Hill is renowned for being utterly useless? I'll repeat it, loser. Five years into your marriage with Diane, you've never contributed a dime. You lack any reliable skills; all you're good for is cooking, dishwashing, and laundry. You're a pathetic husband and son-in-law, and you're practically more woman than man! I recommend hitting up a boutique for some skirtsuits."This time, Benjamin shot Nathan a piercing glance. He spoke in a low voice, "I

The astonished stares that were originally directed at Jessica now turned towards Benjamin.Someone remarked, "Damn, is he looking to stir up Nathan Grave once more? He raised the price without restraint, catapulting it from 10 million to 15 million in an instant!"Another voice chimed in, "Even if he does harbor such intentions, I doubt he'll succeed this time. Nathan might be arrogant and impulsive, but he's not foolish enough to fall into the same trap twice."Benjamin could hear the comments loud and clear, yet he opted to remain silent. The less information they had, the more advantageous it would be.Jessica smiled at the impressive bid. "I've got 15 million dollars on the table! Any takers for a higher bid?"No one dared to compete with Benjamin. Fifteen million dollars was too high for reasonable people.At that moment, Valerie anxiously squeezed Benjamin's arm and whispered, "Ben, isn't fifteen million dollars too much? We still don't know the properties of that mushroom; it