The Guardian's Sword

Chapter 2433

Titus could not understand what was on Mr. Lockhart and Dicky's minds.

After all, he did not like Sienna. Although the Lake family's second branch was
weaker than the first branch, it did not need any external help.

Since Sienna kicked Titus out of Quartz Residence, he had lost all interest in the
Quartz family's heiress.

Instead of wasting time on her, he would rather go out drinking with his friends
and pick girls up.

"1"11 offer a million dollars!"

Dicky did not want Mr. Lockhart to show him up, so he immediately made an offer
again.

Sienna's smile broadened when the two men raised the originally 100-thousand-
dollar painting to 1 million dollars.

Although the auction was said to be a charity auction, Winter Green Auction
House would only donate its commission.

The payment would ultimately go to the seller who provided the auction items.
Winter Green Auction House's commission varied from 10% to 30%, according to
the price of the goods.

A small number of particularly valuable auction items would also agree to the
auction house's 40% commission.

The commission for a painting like this was 15%. The auction house would get
150 thousand from one million dollars, while the owner of the auction item would
get the remaining 850 thousand.

However, if the amount was not too large for a charity auction like this, most of
the money raised at the auction would be donated.

On the one hand, the money was not much. On the other hand, they could earn a
good reputation.

The Ocean City dignitaries present were not short of money. They wanted
reputation and fame.

"Okay! Since Mr. Neelson is so generous, I won't compete with you!

"Give the painting to Mr. Neelson! I think his kindness can also win him applause
for paying one million dollars for a painting like this!"

Seeing that the price of the painting was raised to one million dollars, Mr.
Lockhart's eyes glimmered as he gave up bidding for it. He did not even forget to
ridicule Dicky.

Dicky also looked pale.

Although he was a wealthy heir, his family assets were only hundreds of millions.
Although a million dollars was not much, it was still a significant amount.

Mr. Lockhart's wealth was similar to his, and both guys were using this auction to
gain Sienna's favor. It was why they spared no expense to raise a 100-thousand-
dollar painting to 1 million.

"Hmph, you're right, Mr. Lockhart!

"After today's auction, Ocean City will know that the Neelson family is stronger
than the Lockhart family!

"Paying a million dollars for fame is worth it!"

The gloom on Dicky's face disappeared and was replaced by a broad smile.

He was pleased he had come up with such a good rebuttal to Mr. Lockhart.

A million dollars was not a lot of money for the Neelson family. If it could show
other dignitaries in Ocean City that the Neelson family was stronger than the
Lockhart family, it would be a fair deal.

Mr. Lockhart was now sullen and silent.

"Congratulations to Mr. Neelson on winning this painting with a million dollars!"
Sienna on stage also spoke, announcing the winner of the painting.

Mr. Neelson rose slowly, showed a smile he thought was handsome, and said to
Sienna on the stage, "I'm also passionate about charity!"

Really? Well done, Mr. Neelson!"

Sienna said with a chuckle.

Other wealthy heirs, who were worth far more than Dicky and Mr. Lockhart,
quietly watched the two. Their playful eyes looked as if they were watching two
clowns.

Many of the young heirs present today had gone to Quartz Residence to ask for
Sienna's hand, but every one of them was kicked out by Sienna, the heiress of
the Quartz family.

Many were worth far more than Dicky and Mr. Lockhart, but Sienna did not even
take a fancy to them, so there was no way she would like Dicky and Mr. Lockhart.