章 53: The Auction Part_2

As the bidding war between the three VIP booths continued, the crowd watched in awe and anticipation. The price had already exceeded what the average attendee could afford, and now it seemed that only the elite few would have a chance at acquiring The Moonstrike.

Asher's eyes were fixed on the intense negotiations taking place. Suddenly, his attention was drawn to Liam, who appeared visibly nervous despite wearing a mask. Asher quickly realized that Liam was struggling to keep up.

But then, to Asher's surprise, Liam produced a black carte adorned with a complex symbol. The symbol represented the four other small symbols.

"6 million," Liam announced confidently.

Evelyn leaned in closer to Asher, her voice barely audible over the murmurs of the crowd. "That carte signifies that the person holding it is a member of one of the four founding families. It commands respect and influence."