Moving forward, the time of the auction quickly approaches.
Wealthy families, powerful men and women, notable hunters, and even government officials began arriving at the Eastern Allure Auction House one after another.
Some openly while others came under a disguise—especially the attending government officials who did not want their faces to be known.
In the VIP booth no.2 on the higher floors, Fritz Abestel glanced down at the regular seatings and influx of people on the lower floor.
"Five of the top 10 families suddenly withdrawn from attending, you say? Have you found out why?" Fritz Abestel frowned after hearing the news.
"I'm afraid I will have to disappoint you, Mr. Fritz." Stefano Metti apologized with his head lowered before he said, "But for them to withdraw so abruptly, something more important must have popped up."
"So it seems. But the question is what exactly." Fritz Abestel stated with a deep pondering look.
