Chapter 184: Intense Auction Floor. (2)
Author: Huang Sp-Wang
last update Last Updated: 2024-10-29 19:42:56

When everyone was convinced there would be no further bids and that the painting now belonged to the Hammer gang's leader, a calm voice echoed from a corner of the auction house. Immediately, everyone was taken aback, their eyes collectively turning to the source of the vote.

There was an immediate flurry of whispers...

"Who is this person?"

"Has he lost his mind? Daring to spend such a vast sum on a painting? Could he believe that he could discover the mythical treasure?"

It was evident that Ethan's audacious bid left the auction attendees stunned. Most of them deemed Ethan a fool.

Regardless of the current circumstances, should he merely hike the bid a bit, it was plausible that Toshan would quit the auction.

However, he raised the bid and escalated it to an astronomical figure, which was unimaginable to the rest of the participants.

Even Muriel, standing on the stage then, stumbled over her words.

"One... One hundred billion?! Sir, if I hear correctly, you just bid one hundred bill
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