章節 172: Auction End (1)

As the echoes of the auctioneer's final words faded away, the crowd began to disperse, their steps filled with a mixture of disappointment and anticipation. Conversations murmured through the grand hall as the attendees slowly made their way towards the exit, creating a steady stream of people flowing through the opulent space.

Amongst the departing guests, an air of lingering wonder and awe surrounded the young man who had emerged victorious in the intense bidding war. 

As he gracefully moved towards the exit, a subtle shift in the atmosphere captured the attention of the remaining onlookers. The bustling hall hushed, the previously animated air stilling, as if holding its breath in anticipation. All eyes turned expectantly towards the young man, their gaze a mixture of mischief, anticipation, and wonder, as if they sensed that something is about to happened