Son-In-Law Gets an Upgrade

Chapter 287

Chapter 287 Desmond Has Given Up

“I give up!”

Finally, the logical side of his mind won despite the shame, and Desmond admitted defeat.

“Huh!”

“What a scaredy–cat!”

“So embarrassing!”

“I know right?”

Desmond lowered his head in embarrassment as the crowd mocked and jeered at him.

Why did I even come here today! I should have just stayed home…

He looked up to glare at Alex as the tirades of mockery continued in the background.

Without warning, he bolted over to Alex’s seat and jabbed his finger into his face. “You’re doing this on purpose, aren’t you?”

Alex picked up his teacup and took a sip before glancing at Desmond.

“You’re angry already? Weren’t you threatening me just moments ago?” he teased. “Besides, you were the one who wanted to make this into a competition, not me.”

“This is an auction, Mr. Jones. If you can’t afford to bet, then get out of here,” someone scoffed.

Desmond gritted his teeth, his temper threatening to blow its top.

However, when he considered the immense amount of trouble he might get himself into, he forced himself to stay calm instead.

“Fine then. You’d better stay on your toes, Alex Jefferson!” Desmond growled, jabbing his finger into Alex’s face again before returning to his seat with a huff.

Alex shook his head. What a clown and a deadweight to the Jones family.

Be that as it may, he had promised Stefan to help the Jones family, and thus, he decided to let Desmond off the hook easy.

As everyone watched, Alex took out the same black card from earlier and swiped it on the card reader.

He could not care less about spending the Jones family’s money, though he figured that Stefan Jones. would not be very happy once he found out that the only reason the money was used in the first place was because of Desmond.

He might even try to murder Desmond for this… Now that would be interesting!

Another hour passed, and the auction was finally coming to an end.

Throughout the rest of the auction, Desmond never bid on the items again, the reason probably being out of fear of Alex. Exclusive © content by N(ô)ve/l/Drama.Org.

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Chapter 287 Desmond Has Given Up

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Just then, an usher hobbled onstage with a giant, heavy–looking plate in tow that had a bone–like object on

1. it.

It was about a foot long and had an eerie, greenish glow, much to everyone’s surprise.

Everyone held their breaths and looked up in unison.

Alex shivered a little as he sensed the mana the bone was emitting in thick waves.

It’s a Monoceros bone!

Looks like the records on the Nine Heaven Scrolls were true… The monoceros bone is filled with mana!

The Breezeworth Hall has saved the best item for last!

Just the large amount of mana contained within that bone would have been priceless!

At the same time, Damian Kline perked up at the sight of the bone.

This is the grand finale!

“Everyone! I present to you, the Monoceros bone!” Fabian announced. “The Monoceros does exist in real life despite its reputation as a mystical beast. This bone was harvested a hundred and fifty years ago, making it a one of its kind artifact.”

He gestured to the usher, who picked up a piece of the bone so that everyone could take a closer look.

The bone glowed beautifully under the light, with its greenish hue making it look mysterious.

The crowd roared in excitement.

Many people in the crowd have heard of the Monoceros, but most of them did not believe that it had existed. A centuries–old Monoceros bone was certainly not something to be missed.

The starting bid was ten million, which most people in the crowd could afford.

Soon, the price rose to twenty–five million, which made some people back down in defeat.

The others, however, continued to bid.

Suddenly, Damian stood up from his seat and yelled, “Twenty–seven million!”