The Amazing Son In Law Chapter 86

Adam found himself in the spotlight at that moment. After a brief moment of contemplation, his rationale finally won out over his urges. He muttered, “I concede!”

“Tsk!”

“You’re such a coward!”

“What a disgrace!”

“What an absolute shame!”

The chorus of scornful remarks from the crowd intensified Adam’s embarrassment.

He regretted stepping out today otherwise, he wouldn’t have to endure such humiliation.

Consumed by his humiliation, Adam seethed with anger. When he turned to see Charlie’s mocking expression, his fury only escalated.

Overwhelmed by irritation, he stormed out of his private room and confronted Charlie.

“Mr. Wade, you’re clearly trying to provoke me, aren’t you?”

Charlie leisurely picked up the perfectly brewed tea from the table, took a sip and replied, “No one forced you to bid against me. You chose to challenge me. Are you upset because you can’t outbid me?”

Jasmine, who was standing nearby, added coldly, “Mr. Quinton, those are the rules of the auction. If you’re willing to gamble and lose, then don’t complain if you can’t handle the loss.”

Grinding his teeth in frustration, Adam refrained from lashing out at Jasmine.

“You will regret this!” he snapped at Charlie before angrily retreating back to his private room.

Charlie shook his head in disbelief. With a spendthrift like Adam around, it was unlikely the Quinton family would ever improve their circumstances.

Under the scrutiny of the crowd, Charlie continued to swipe the black card to complete his purchases.

After all, it was Graham’s money, so he felt no remorse about the expenses.

Just imagine, if Graham discovered that he spent so much extra due to Adam the loser of the Quinton family, what would his reaction be? He might just blame it all on Adam out of frustration! How amusing…

An hour later, the auction was nearing its conclusion.

During this time, Adam had not placed a single bid, likely cowed by Charlie’s previous actions.

At that moment, several waitstaff wheeled a small cart onto the stage with great effort, revealing a massive object atop it.

Charlie suddenly inhaled sharply, his eyes locked on the stage. He felt a powerful surge of energy!

At that moment, Master Yaleman, seated in the adjacent box, also perked up, his attention focused on the item.

This was the centerpiece treasure!

However, as Finn lifted the cloth covering it, the audience let out a collective sigh of disappointment.

What lay on the cart was nothing more than a battered, large reef, adorned with seaweed and dried shells!

A hushed conversation swept through the crowd, they could not comprehend why the Treasure Pavilion would present such a dilapidated stone as the grand finale.

Just then, Finn began to explain.

“Ladies and gentlemen, please wait a moment. This is the grand finale of our auction, the natural giant clam!”

“This giant clam formed on the ocean floor and has been certified to be a hundred years old. After its death, it has lain on the seabed for thousands of years. The shell showcases a natural swastika pattern, it’s undeniably a unique treasure.”

After his announcement, he directed the attendant to polish a section for everyone to see.

Sure enough, the palm-sized area revealed a stunning translucent golden red akin to amber, with a hidden “卍” pattern that was simply breathtaking.

This revelation ignited excitement among the crowd.

The international market prices giant clams by the gram, typically ranging from 30,000 to 50,000 and the lifespan of a clam shell is only 20 to 100 years. It’s a remarkable feat for this clam to reach the age of 100, making it an exceptional gem among treasures.

Even rarer is the fact that it has been submerged for thousands of years. Its color is a striking golden red with transparency, and its natural pattern adds to its auspicious nature, elevating it to an elite status among giant clams.

The starting bid for this giant clam was set at 9 million.

Bids rapidly poured in and soon the price soared to 12 million.

Many spectators dropped out, yet a few discerning individuals persisted.

Just then, Master Yaleman stood up and declared loudly, “I bid 15 million!”

He then turned and graciously bowed to the audience, smiling, “My friends, I attended this auction solely for this giant clam. Please allow me this favor, I promise to gift each of you a peace amulet in gratitude.”

Most of the guests were high-profile business leaders who recognized Master Yaleman’s formidable reputation, making them reluctant to cross him.

After all, a casual slight could lead to chaos within their families, especially if he decided to perform a random ritual.

Furthermore, receiving a peace amulet valued at 200,000 dollars was a worthwhile trade, so many reluctantly chose to comply, despite their dissatisfaction.

Though Finn maintained a serious demeanor, he was seething inside.

Originally, the auction was meant to go to the highest bidder, but Master Yaleman had broken the protocol. If he walked away with the 15 million, it would barely impact Baxendale profits, but it would tarnish the Treasure Pavilion’s reputation in the industry.

Finn understood that offending Master Yaleman could be problematic due to his extensive influence and skills, so he had no choice but to concede.

Master Yaleman gleamed with pride and excitement. He had traversed to Aurous Hill specifically for this giant clam, navigating numerous challenges to finally obtain it!

What was 15 million in the grand scheme of things?

Once it was in his possession, he was confident he could turn a significant profit!

Additionally, the crowd had fallen strangely silent. It appeared no one dared to challenge him once he placed his bid!

What a show of respect, what an assertion of authority!

Across the nation, who wouldn’t honor Master Yaleman’s presence? If he succeeded in acquiring this giant clam for 15 million, he would feel he had truly scored a bargain!

At that instant, a calm voice broke the silence.

“I bid 30 million!”

The venue fell into stunned silence as all eyes turned toward the source of the voice, astonished.

It was him again!

The young man in plain attire who initially appeared unremarkable, but had previously outbid Adam not once but twice!

The truly shocking part was that he had dared to take on Master Yaleman!

Master Yaleman immediately recognized Charlie and his expression darkened.

Meanwhile, Adam stood up, eyes wide in disbelief, rubbing them as if to confirm his vision.

Jasmine was taken aback by Charlie’s sudden move to bid against Master Yaleman.

While she knew Charlie possessed a talent for evaluating treasures, she was unaware of the extent of his financial resources.

She couldn’t help but wonder why, even she hesitated to cross Master Yaleman, yet Charlie seemed unfazed by the prospect of his retribution.

Jacob was the first to regain his senses and urgently pulled at him, “Charlie, what are you doing? Sit down at once!”

“Dad, I know my own limits.” Charlie confidently replied, turning his gaze back to the stage, his demeanor composed.

“Charlie, what are you trying to prove? Are you attempting to steal from Mr. Yaleman?” Adam interjected, his tone icy.

Charlie smirked slightly, “This is an auction, everyone is entitled to bid. How can you call it theft? For someone your age, shouldn’t you know the rules?”

Then, Charlie scoffed, “You should stay quiet, you just embarrassed yourself. Aren’t you feeling ashamed?”

Adam blushed with embarrassment, quickly sinking back into his seat, rendered speechless.

Jack’s expression darkened further, his gaze fixed on Charlie like a hawk and he said coldly, “You again! Do you know who I, Jack Yaleman, am? How dare you try to take what is mine?”

Charlie shot back with a sneer, “I don’t care what kind of authority you think you have, I’m taking it from you today, so what?”