Upon hearing this, Albert frowned even more, "Does the family have any assets that can be used right now?"
The subordinate paused for a mont, then said, "There is one: property rights on the Isle of Cyrin."
"...Damn it!"
To think they had fallen to the point of needing to use property rights!
But...
Gailo Island must never be let go!
"Master Barlow, have they really abandoned us?"
Albert asked.
Upon hearing this, Master Barlow shook his head helplessly.
"They disappeared from the public eye long ago; it’s a question whether they even exist now."
"Moreover, even if they do exist, they wouldn’t risk offending Colombo for our sake."
Albert slamd his fist into the wall, "Then why do we still keep their secret?! Might as well just let it go!"
Master Barlow’s expression changed, "Absolutely not, Family Head!"
"...Have you forgotten those bizarre curses from before!"
Albert’s expression turned extrely troubled upon hearing Master Barlow’s words.
In the end, he lowered his head.
"How many US Dollars could the property rights on the Isle of Cyrin be exchanged for?"
...
Just as the auctioneer thought there were no more bids and was about to lower the gavel, he saw the latest ssage sliding onto the screen.
The smile in his eyes deepened, "Guest No. 4 on the second floor, bid ten billion US Dollars."
In the room, Selena Kensington had been waiting for the Gailo Family next-door to bid, but upon hearing the auctioneer’s words, she turned around.
"This must be their limit, right?"
Ten billion US Dollars to buy an island.
"Hmm."
Sterling Norwood nodded slightly.
Soon after, Selena heard the auctioneer’s voice, "Congratulations to the guest in Room No. 4 on the second floor for successfully purchasing this uninhabited island at a price of ten billion US Dollars!"
"This auction is now concluded, and staff will co to where you are after the event. Please be patient."
"Lastly, thank you to all the guests for participating in this auction; until next ti."
After the auction ended, the people in the hall left one after another.
After a while, the room they were in was opened.
The maid Lisa who had led them earlier walked in carrying a long wooden box.
"Esteed guests, this is the auction item you just won, ’Gift of the Goddess’."
Hughes originally wanted to say he would pay, but he received a chilly glance from his cousin.
He stopped in his tracks instantly.
Alright, he had forgotten his cousin’s recent words.
After Lisa left, Sterling opened the wooden box and took out the erald pendant inside.
Selena ca over.
Up close, the teardrop-shaped erald appeared even greener, without a single flaw.
Perfect and immaculate.
Sterling put the pendant around Selena’s neck.
The lush green color contrasted with her fair skin, making her look even more delicate.
"It’s beautiful."
Selena admired it.
Sterling smiled, reaching out to gently tuck her hair behind her ear.
Selena was about to speak but suddenly heard commotion from the neighboring room.
She heard a foreign man cursing angrily.
"Alessio!!! Damn it!! You tricked !!"
"Was this all part of your plan?!!"
"￥%@&@...."
He was hurling all sorts of nasty swear words, but his voice grew quieter later.
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