"I'll bid 36 million dollars—that's my final bid! I'll see whether you dare to keep up, Mr. Payne!" Ashton flashed Damian a contemptuous smile, raising a middle finger in blatant provocation. "Do you possess the means to outbid me, or are you just all talk, Mr. Payne?" Having said that, Ashton was actually incredibly nervous. He was terrified that Damian might stop bidding right then and there. If that happened, he'd be forced to buy the pill he concocted himself. He'd eventually get his money back, but the Curios Chamber would still charge him an exorbitant auction fee."Ashton is deliberately provoking you, Mr. Payne, so I think it'd be for the best to stop bidding now," Roxy whispered after a brief hesitation.It was already too late, though. Damian, driven by pure rage, roared, "I'll bid 37 million dollars then! Do you really think someone like you has the resources to outmatch me, Ashton?""You truly possess an imposing fortune, Mr. Payne!" Ashton let out a joyful laugh, as h
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