The Guardian's Sword

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 government, but you don't use your power for personal gain.
That's very good. I came to Midwich to start a business. The two of you can help
me manage it. I'll pay you dividends that can more or less subsidize your living
expenses.”

Gabe was pleasantly surprised to hear Sean's statement.

As chief of police, Gabe never dared to line his pocket, fearing he would be
embarrassed to meet Sean one day. However, Sean offered him an opportunity
to increase his income. It was impossible for him not to be pleasantly surprised!
"Commander, thank you!" Gabe said excitedly.

"It's no big deal,” Sean replied flatly.

Zander took the opportunity to tell Gabe, "Gabe, you've underestimated
Commander. Commander has businesses in two cities with over 100 billion in
assets. Any small amount slipping through his fingers is enough to feed you and
Derrick."

"How amazing..." Gabe looked shocked.

Gabe had offered 6.3 million dollars, but someone else soon outbid him, so Gabe
did not have to worry about winning the Two Butterflies painting.

A few minutes later, the Two Butterflies painting by Vincent van Gogh was sold
for 7.3 million dollars.

The second auction item was a necklace. As soon as this necklace appeared on
stage, the eyes of many women present lit up.

The real value of this necklace should be similar to the Two Butterflies painting
but ended up reaching eight million dollars because it was more popular and had
fiercer competition. It was hundreds of thousands of dollars more than the Two
Butterflies painting.

"You haven't married yet, have you? Gabe, it's not just you. Derrick and Benji
aren't married either." Sean asked, looking at Gabe.

"Yeah, we haven't gotten married."

Gabe said, rubbing his hands awkwardly.

Gabe, Derrick, and Benji were about the same age, about 25 and 26 years old.
They were also old enough to get married.

"Hurry up, Gabe," Sean joked.

"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.