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Chapter 1894
"How's the security in Midwich?" Sean asked suddenly."It's pretty good... It used to be a bit chaotic, but it has gotten better after I came to Midwich," Gabe replied.Sean nodded slightly at Gabe's words.However, Sean asked, "Is there organized crime in Midwich?"Gabe's expression changed slightly. After a while, he said, "Mr. Lennon, Midwich does have such crimes and gangs, but they've covered up their identity and rarely do anything, so the police never got anything on them. Besides, their existence is necessary. You might not get it when I say this..."Gabe rambled on while Sean and Zander listened quietly.It turned out that Midwich had a superior organization ruling it 20 years ago, and Midwich was harmonious and stable.Then the organization gradually went low-key and no longer cared about politics, so Midwich gradually became chaotic.Many criminal organizations had thus thrived secretly.The influence that Gabe had mentioned was born out of this. Then the criminal o
Chapter 1895
With that said, Fernando patted Jonathan on the head and said, "Punk, why aren't you apologizing to Mr. Lennon?""I'm sorry. I was too arrogant."Jonathan said reluctantly.Many guests walked by. They could not help but look at Sean and the others.They knew Fernando and Jonathan. Some even wanted to greet Fernando and Jonathan to get acquainted with them.However, Fernando and Jonathan unexpectedly apologized to Sean, which shocked them.'Who is this young man?'Why did Fernando and Jonathan give in to him when he's dressed so plainly that anyone can tell he's not from an influential family or a wealthy businessman?'How strange!'However, as soon as they saw Gabe standing next to Sean and Zander, they instantly understood.It turned out that these two had the support of the chief police, Gabe. No wonder Fernando and his son gave in. They must have given in because of Chief Police Wholeton.With that in mind, the people around were relieved.Fernando also noticed a lot of
Chapter 1896
Gabe explained to Sean and Zander. After all, he had lived in Midwich for five years and surely knew more about Midwich than Sean and Zander."Mr. Lennon and Zander, today's auction is held by the Harris family—one of the four leading noble families in Midwich. The Harris family is matched only by the Jensen family, the Sheldon family, and the Yale family. You've met members of the Jensen family just now. The Sheldon family and the Yale family are also here for the auction...""Look over there. The old man in the first row on the far left is Caden Sheldon—the patriarch of the Sheldon family, and the one next to him is his granddaughter—Luna Sheldon."Sean and Zander looked over curiously.They knew Benji was targeted by the Sheldon family because he rejected their heiress, Luna. It was why the company faced a capital chain rupture issue.Now they had met Luna herself.The heiress of the Sheldon family was indeed beautiful. Although she was only in her early twenties, she was eleg
Chapter 1897
As soon as Keith spoke, a middle-aged businessman immediately raised his auction paddle and shouted excitedly, "I bid 5.2 million dollars for the Two Butterflies painting!""I bid 5.3 million!""I bid 5.35 million!"Soon the price had risen to 6.2 million.Besides that, it had not reached the Two Butterflies painting's real worth, and the price was still increasing.Gabe suddenly raised his auction paddle and said with a laugh, "I bid 6.3 million!"Sean and Zander both turned to look at Gabe.Gabe's income should not be able to afford such an expensive item, but Gabe had just offered his bid, which surprised the two."I'm just joining in the fun. Since I'm here, shouldn't I show a sense of participation even if I'm only putting on a show?"Gabe said awkwardly to Sean, rubbing his hands.Gabe kept his voice low for fear that others would hear him.Zander could not help laughing.Seeing Gabe's embarrassment, Sean said, "You're doing a great job. You and Derrick are in the gov
Chapter 1898
"Mr. Lennon, aren't you not married too?" Gabe asked with a smile.Sean looked away and said nothing. Gabe shut up and stopped talking nonsense too. It would be troublesome if he pissed Sean off. Just then, the third auction item finally took the stage.The item was special. It was not common jewelry or treasure, nor was it an antique. It was a set of 30 books.Keith on the stage picked up the books and showed them to the guests."Everyone, these 30 books are the legacy of Midwich's miracle doctor, Albus Humphrey. Dr. Humphrey wrote down all his medical knowledge in these 30 books during his twilight years and gave them to his son as heirlooms. But Dr. Humphrey's son faced some trouble and needed money, so he asked the Harris family to put these 30 books up for auction."Hearing this, the guests in the audience frowned and looked a little impatient.'Books about medicine?'They sound impressive, but who would want them?'Sean sitting between Zander and Gabe, was intrigued as
Chapter 1899
The huge auction hall instantly fell silent at that.All the guests turned their heads to look toward the voice.The speaker was the young man sitting next to Chief Police Wholeton, Sean Lennon!Sean raised the auction paddle with his right hand. Unbothered with the gazes of so many people, he looked indifferently at Keith on stage and said, "I bid three million dollars for these medical books."After a while, Keith on stage finally reacted and nodded with a smile. "Number 71 offered three million dollars. Is there anyone bidding higher than him? Is there anyone else..."Before Keith could finish speaking, the head of the Yale family, Sherleen, rose slowly.She turned to look at Chief Police Wholeton sitting beside Sean and asked with a fake smile, "Chief Police Wholeton, I didn't expect you to intervene and compete with me. Do you want to make an enemy of the Yale family?"Hearing Sherleen's words, all the guests present gasped.Sherleen was furious!The head of the Yale fami
Chapter 1900
Sherleen nodded slightly and continued, "Mr. Lennon, are you sure you want to compete with the Yale family for these 30 medical books? Do you have any idea what this means? The Yale family can't rule Midwich, but we have no problem dealing with one or two nobodies.""So what?" Sean said calmly.'So what?'How dare the young man say 'So what?' to the head of the Yale family, Sherleen?'He's offending the Yale family!'Can he stay any longer in Midwich, having offended the Yale family?'Guests were stunned and speechless as they watched Sean confront Sherleen.The boy was an example of the old saying—"Fools rush in where angels fear to tread."Sherleen's face was thick with anger as she said coldly, "It seems you're not from Midwich, so you don't know the Yale family's status in Midwich. Let me remind you that the Yale family is one of the top four families in Midwich! And I, Sherleen Yale, am the head of the Yale family!"Sean smiled and said, "So what?"'So what?'How dare t
Chapter 1901
On the stage, Keith's smile grew wider.The Harris family was also one of the top four families in Midwich, and Keith was the heir of the Harris family.The top four families were rivals with each other, wanting the others to go down.Seeing Sherleen humiliated at the hands of an unknown young man, Keith beamed with joy.He coughed, put on a stern expression, and said, "Everyone, Number 71 offered three million dollars for these 30 medical books. Is there anyone offering a higher price? Any more? Take the chance, or the 30 medical books will belong to Number 71."Number 71 is the number on Sean's auction paddle.As soon as Keith finished speaking, Sherleen angrily raised her auction paddle."Four million dollars!"Keith nodded and looked back at Sean. "Number 33 bid four million dollars. Is anyone..."Before Keith could finish speaking, Sean raised his auction paddle."Five million dollars."Unlike the furious Sherleen, Sean was calm and impassive in his expression and tone.
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