"Douglas, you think you've got the money to play this game? This is an auction, not some street market downstairs from your apartment!" Johan mocked.
When Johan saw that I dared to go head-to-head with his boss, his face instantly changed, "Don't say I didn't warn you, if you can't come up with the money, you'll end up in jail!"
I looked up and gave him a slight smile, "Johan, whether I have money or not is none of your business. I suggest you worry more about your boss. Lighting a bid lamp means there's no turning back."
Upon hearing that, Savannah immediately got furious and raised her paddle again, "Douglas, you dare to lecture my people in public?"
"You like competing, huh? Then I want to see just how much money you actually have! I'm raising another ten million. That's twenty million total!" With her angry shout, the entire venue exploded in chatter.
After all, this was just a charity auction. While the items weren't bad, they weren't anywhere near worth tens of millions. Besides, the painting in question was just something drawn by a child, not from a famous artist.
"Miss Mason is really generous. I thank you on behalf of the children in remote areas." I clapped while slowly rising to my feet, "But ... since this is a charity gala, the more money, the better, right?"
Saying that, I raised my index finger under everyone's shocked gaze. "Twenty million ... and one dollar!"
No one present had expected me to actually go toe-to-toe with Savannah. Their eyes looked at me in surprise.
Everyone attending this auction was either a leader in the business world or someone powerful. Even Savannah only got the invitation because of the Mason Group's recent success.
From the look in her eyes, I could tell, she actually enjoyed this drama.
She said loudly, "Ladies and gentlemen, let me clarify something first. This man may be my husband in name, but we have no real relationship. If he can't come up with the money later, the Mason Group is not responsible."
After hearing her words, I almost couldn't help but laugh, "Miss Mason, I suggest you hold off on disowning me just yet."
"After all, you're the only person bold enough to light a bid lamp at a charity auction. If you can't pay up later, you might have to beg me to bail you out," I said.