Chapter 751: Settle His Debts

Eleanor and Franklin were arrogant. They didn't need the item they bid on; their goal was to humiliate Olive. Franklin sneered, "That Olive is just Boss Augustine's old lover. She mustn't be richer than us." Eleanor agreed, "Exactly! We'll use money to crush her and break her spirit!"

In the luxurious room next door, Olive, seeing Eleanor and Franklin's bid, told Annabelle, "Aunty Annabelle, let's let them have the agate. It suits Grandma, but three hundred thousand is too much; I can't bid higher." Annabelle, equally cool-headed, nodded.

Joyce intervened, "Wait, give me the bidding card. I'll handle this." Olive, handing it over, asked, "Mummy, what are you doing?"

Joyce's eyes sparkled as she raised the card: "Four hundred thousand."

Four hundred thousand dollars for an agate? Olive protested, shaking her head and tugging at Joyce's sleeve.

Eleanor and Franklin, hearing the increased bid, countered with, "Five hundred!"

Joyce pushed Olive aside, "Eight hundred."

The audience gasped, wondering who would spend that much on an agate. Eleanor and Franklin hesitated. Their newfound wealth was recent, and gemstones weren't scarce.

Eleanor whispered to Franklin, "Should we bid higher?"

Franklin, flushed and agitated, replied, "We've come this far; backing out now would be humiliating!" He shouted, "One million!"

The audience erupted.

From the second floor, Damien, impeccably poised, observed Franklin and Eleanor. Reuben, his secretary, whispered, "Boss, that couple are Naomi's parents. Naomi recently appeared with Elvis."

Damien remained silent, hand in pocket. Reuben pressed, "Should we teach them a lesson?"

The secretary felt they were playing with fire, daring to bully the daughter of the world's richest man. Damien responded calmly, "No need. Someone's already doing that."

Damien's gaze fell on Joyce. Their last encounter at the clubhouse had left unresolved issues.

Olive, stunned by the million-dollar bid, urged Joyce, "Enough, Mommy. I don't have that kind of money." Joyce, stroking her hair, handed the card back to Olive. Olive understood her mother's deliberate action; losing the agate was unfortunate.

Eleanor and Franklin waited for a counter-bid. The auctioneer declared, "One million! Sold! The agate belongs to this couple!"

The seasoned auctioneer had never seen such a high price for an agate. Eleanor and Franklin were speechless. Had they really just spent a million dollars?

A staff member approached, "Sir, please pay here."

Franklin produced the card Elvis had given them. They'd spent lavishly, unsure of the remaining balance. A million was a substantial sum. He closed his eyes and swiped the card.

A beep confirmed the payment. "Sir, one million paid. Here's your agate."

The card held over a million! Eleanor and Franklin were elated, suspecting millions more. Their extravagant lifestyle was secure. Franklin declared loudly, "One million is nothing! My son-in-law is loaded. Some people aren't so lucky. Go to bed!"

Olive overheard, raising an eyebrow. Joyce addressed her daughter, "Olive, you're too trusting. They spent Elvis's money—your money."

Olive smiled, "Mummy, don't worry…"

The auctioneer announced, "VIPs, next is a Silly, a highly prized toy from the 1960s, even a favorite of the president!"

Joyce urged Olive, "Quickly bid! It's incredible. The starting price is fifty thousand."

Eleanor and Franklin immediately bid, "Sixty thousand!"

The audience erupted in laughter. The auctioneer finalized the sale, "Sixty thousand! Sold! It belongs to this wonderful couple!" Eleanor and Franklin, oblivious to the item, had bid simply because Joyce was enthusiastic.