Since the eldest prince had gone back in without making a bid, it was clear that he was giving up on this item.
The auctioneer was completely caught off guard by this and it took him a while before he was able to react.
But after he did, he started counting it down without any hesitation.
He remembered what he had heard earlier, so there was no need for him to doubt it. He was nothing more than a simple auctioneer, so he wouldn't involve himself in this matter.
In the eldest prince's VVIP room, the butler that came with him just hesitantly stood there in the corner as if he was afraid of making a single sound.
He could sense the rage that was coming from the eldest prince, so he knew that he should stay out of the way to avoid attracting his wrath onto him.
But…the eldest prince had other plans.
With a cough, the butler came forward and said, "Your highness, is there anything you need?"
