Chapter 289
Not until Marcus took a seat beside her did she realize it was him whod been lifting the paddle President Hartley, are you interested in this manuscript too?â
Before Marcus could even answer the auctioneer cried out âOne million and one thousand for the first timeâ
Marcus raised his paddle again, bidding ten million, causing the auctionee to do a double take âTen million for the first time, we have a bid of ten million, any further offers?â
Comelia knew Marcus was loaded, but him raising the bid to ten million in one go was a bit of a shocker
She swallowed nervously and asked again âPresident Hartley, are you really interested in this manuscript?â
âNahâ Marcus was looking at her his heart aching at the sight of her hestation
She obviously wanted the manuscript, but the price was way beyond her budget, each bid left her wrestling with indecision.
Comelia just couldnât get rich folks sometimes, âNot interested but still bidding that high?â
Was he out of his mind?
Money didnât grow on trees, ya knew
Did he have any idea how hard it was for ordinary folks to earn the dough?
For him, ten million might be chump change, but for many others, itâs a fortune they could never hope to earn in a lifetime
Marcusâs deep voice echoed again, âMy staff shouldnât lose face over such petty mattersâ
âSorry Iâve caused you trouble againâ Only then did Comelia realize howrash sheâd been. As his assistant, her actions reflected on him
She thought it was no big deal, no point sweating over money, but Marcus didnât see it that way His first concern was the interests of the Hartley Group
Marcus said softly, âNo need to apologize Just remember, donât be afraid of anyone when this happens again, no matter the price, I can handle itâ
Comelia âOkayâ
In the end, the manuscript was sold for ten million
Unable to spoil the auction, Hayden Ruff strutted over with two of his minions, âMs. Stewart, congrats on spending ten million on this scrap paper?â
Although Cornelia was heartbroken about the ten million Marcus had spent, she still responded to Hayden Ruffs provocation with a smile. âThank you!â
Hayden Ruff goaded Marcus, âThis ten million must have drained your savings, huh? if youâre broke, you can always send your wife my way. Iâll be happy to pick up the tab.
With a slight push on his glasses, Marcus gave Hayden Ruff a cold look, didnât utter a word, and left with Cornelia.
Hayden Ruff glared at their retreating figures, his eyes filled with malice, âHmph, dare to mess with me, think you can leave this city unscathed?â
His assistant hurried over. âMr. Ruff. Hannah seems to be with Steven, I couldnât keep herâ
âSteven?â Even the name sent chills down Hayden Ruffâs spine. âHow could an actor possibly have anything to do with Steven?â
The assistant speculated, âIm thinking, maybe Steven is the financial backer behind Hannah? And if Hannah knows Steven, and this Comelia woman knows Hannah, Mr. Ruff, it might be best if we donât mess with themâ
Hayden Ruff refused to believe Hannah could have anything to do with Steven, âKeep that Cornelia woman and her man hereâ
The assistant had a bad feeling about this, but couldnât go against Hayden Ruffâs orders, âOkayâ
However, Hayden Ruff never imagined that before he could even step out of the auction hall, his father Julian Ruff was already on the phone. âYou little brat, get back here now!â
Hayden Ruff. âDad, are you angry again? Im a bit tied up right now, canât you just tell me over the phone, or wait until I have some free time?â
Julian Ruff, âGet back here now?
Hayden Ruff, âSpeak your mind, donât always ask me to come back. Iâm your son, not your employeeâ
Julian Ruff, âDo you know who youâve crossed?â