Chapter 183: Intense Auction Floor.

Although Muriel had not spoken a specific number, the majority present at today's auction were figures of renown in New Hanbok.

Therefore, they merely paused for a moment.

Soon enough, someone raised an auction paddle.

"I bid five hundred million for this painting!"

Upon hearing a bid, those around immediately joined in the call.

"I bid seven hundred million!"

"I bid one billion!"

The auction had only just begun, and the price of the painting had already been driven to the formidable sum of a billion.

Though to those present, a billion was hardly a trifling matter.

But indeed, they were still determining whether the legend tied to this painting was fact or fabrication.

If it were merely a rumor, to pay such an amount for a worthless painting would be a capital loss.

However, they had not come here for the money.

Fundamentally, all understood a truth: their reputation would be further elevated only by spending lavishly at charitable auctions like this.

Naturally, only some people harbo

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