Even so, Suwen dared not offend them too much.
In this battle, they ultimately came out as the victors.
Seaton had a sound argument, so she chose not to persist on that subject, instead shifting her sights to the auction platform, "How long till the auction starts?"
"Five minutes."
Upon hearing this, Karina turns to survey the hall.
Initially lightly populated, the hall was by then packed with people.
Karina squints her eyes slightly.
She wonders if 'J' is also present at the venue.
From a corner of the room,
Nathaniel Besian hunches over and scuttles over, "Master."
Viola Thompson stows her mobile phone, her voice somewhat low, "It's taken care of."
Nathaniel Besian thumps his chest, "You can trust me."
He hands Viola Thompson a piece of paper from his pocket, adding, "Master, the first item in the auction is the precious ivory carving 'Peaceful State' from Vincent, a wealthy merchant from Country Polluton. It used to be a national treasure from the Song Dynasty."
