A staff member walked up to the stage and placed another item covered with a white cloth on the table.
"The next bid is the first signed edition of 'Fading Star.' The starting bidding is at $200!" Isaac announced, removing the white cloth to reveal the book underneath. His eyes scanned through the room, darting towards Elias several times as he waited for someone to place their first bid.
As the first edition of Isaac's debut novel, 'Fading Star,' it held significant historical and sentimental value. This unique value, coupled with its reasonable starting price, was meant to attract a broader range of bidders.
"$250..." A woman's voice rang out, firm and commanding. After losing out on the previous item, she was determined to claim this one. But just as the final word left her lips, a sharp voice sliced through the air, silencing her mid-sentence.
"$600!" The interruption came from none other than Elias.
