As he sat down on one of the sits ,his sight caught a familiar figure. At first he thought it to be a mistake but as he sat his mind kept on racing on where he must have seen the face. 'It must be a mis judgement' he thought to himself as he brings his attention to the Auction.
The bidding had already started, everyone trying to get hold of any possible attention."$2 million dollars!"the presenter shouted as he points to a man who had his biding flag raised up."$2million dollars, anyone else?,seems like it is going home with you Mr Man"the presenter commented as he waits for any other bidder. This was the second Artifact being auctioned to the same person.
Rob was not really interested at first but on seeing the bidding atmosphere,the elegance and victory in one bidding over the rest of the people he was ignited to get involved.
Another Artifact was placed on the podium awaiting for the presenter to draw the bidding line,he then presented "this is the original work of Marcello Leon that dates back to centuries ,it is truly a master piece but who is going to be the lucky winner?". Convinced that he is getting the attention of the guests he continued "The bidding price start from $2million so let the bidding start". "$2million!"as a lady raises her flag,"$3million!"an older man bids. The work was one in a kind because if not why would everyone one want to make they bid or it just show off,no!,$10millon can't be showoff.
"$15million"shouted the presenter as a beautiful lady raises her flag. From $10million to $15million,it surely drew the attention of everyone to her including Rob who has been busy entertaining himself. As Rob moved his attention towards the bidder,low and behold it was the girl from the restroom Isabella. He immediately felt the urge to enter into the bidding war..,he then immediately swung into action.
"$17million"he shouted just when the presenter was about to declare her the winner. This caused an uproar and just like a wind it shifted everyone attention towards him,"the funny guy"one of the guest voiced as he awed. The personnels immediately goggled him and to they chargrin he was just an ordinary individual with no sign that he can will such amount that he just bidded. Rob was yet to identify himself as Manik in the encyclopedia,he was still known as an orphan. This was largely due to his family controversy and also that he wanted to keep a low profile so that he can at the very least live a simple life. The host of the auction was immediately informed on a possible fraudster hence they swung into action but they wanted to handle it in a civilized way so they have to wait until the Auction is over.
Isabella was not happy at the turn around but welcomed the challenge as she raises her flag"$18million", Just then,Rob raised his"$19million,wow this is getting very interesting "the presenter shouted with passion
Rob was enjoying the show,he felt on top of the world as both Isabella and the audience kept on swinging they head from his direction to Isabella and back to his."$30 million"Rob bided as he cast his gaze on Isabella. 'Obviously he want to pay me back for what transpired in the restroom 'she thought to herself. She was already out of her limit when she bided $25million before Rob trajected his from $24million to $30 million. 'This dude must be shity rich'she thought to herself as she gave up
"Finally $30 million, it goes to the young man at the back,sir Luther "the presenter declaring Rob the winner. He felt fulfilled as all gaze and admiration was towards him,few minutes before now he was very embarrassed by Isabella and also from the guests scornful laugh and demeaning look. He has surely beat them in their own game.
Before the end of the Auction he was able to get hold of another Artifact,he had already made his impression. At the end of the event,he was very busy as various individuals troops to his stand trying to get him as friend,some congratulated him while some wanted to know who he was. "Hmmm,quite an impression"Francisca Lopez complimented as she approaches Rob. He smiled "You know I didn't actually get what you do"she asked as he stares directly into his eyes.
As he was about to reply her, two black suited men approached him and whispered something to him, pointing to a particular direction. At first he wanted to rebuff them due to they manner of approach but jettisoned it. He then excused himself from Francisca Lopez and followed the two men as he left God knows where.
They went up through an elevator to the 7th floor, obviously from the behavior of the two men he could tell that they were security men but 'whose security men?'he thought to himself as they paced down the series. "This room"one of them pointed as entered through the door. "Young man who are you and what is your kind doing here?"a man sitting comfortably on his seat asked rudely, without even a close look one could tell that those questions was just formality for he had already concluded within himself who Rob is. This was Mr Reynold,a rich business and middleman. He was the most sought for middleman in Freedonia country,he always ensures that people's transaction goes smoothly. He is the organizer of the Auction but was one who cherished the disparity between the rich and the poor and always at every presented opportunity try to abuse his power.
On noticing his rude demeanor,Rob changed his tone,he spoke confidently "And how does that relate why I am here?". " Hmmm,bold,heh,young pauper, this is not a place for your kind "Mr Reynold commented with a cynical look. He continued" If you don't provide your card of invitation now,you will surely rot in prison and I promise to make sure of that". Rob was not deterred and this angered him and he immediately told his men to ransack him. 'He is surely making his own bed' Rob thought to himself.