Chapter 201
Among the items Andrew needed to regain his strength and break the seals were the Seventh- Heaven Quince from Mark and the Morlic Root from Cedric.
“The Radiant Group is holding an auction soon, and this Celestial Nymphaca is one of the featured items,” Marvin explained.
He continued, “With my connections as the wealthiest man in Jayrodale, I could have purchased the Celestial Nymphaea directly, but apparently, someone else has already shown interest in it.
“The Radiant Group is in a difficult position and doesn’t dare to sell it privately, which is why I came to you.”
Andrew nodded thoughtfully. “Got it. Give me the time and location of the auction, and I’ll handle it personally.”
Marvin replied, “It’s the day after tomorrow at 8 pm sharp in Radiant Group’s underground hall.”
In Jayrodale, Radiant Group was a heavyweight in the jewelry, antiques, and luxury goods industry. For them to offer something as rare as the Celestial Nymphaea did not surprise Andrew. After all, he had also purchased the King of Diamonds from them.
The next day, Lauren invited’Andrew to accompany her to the Radiant Group’s auction. Events like auctions were a playground for the wealthy, entirely out of reach for the average person.
Moreover, they often featured unexpected treasures that could not be found elsewhere.
Before the auction, Andrew made time to visit the South City Orphanage project. Christina was truly a workaholic, and under her constant supervision, the project was already 80% complete.
When Andrew’s car pulled up at the project office Leroy rushed over excitedly.
“Andrew, did you… did you get a new car?” he asked, running his hands over Andrew’s new vehicle as if it were a priceless treasure.
Andrew remained indifferent, explaining that his previous Porsche Panamera had been totaled while rescuing Lauren. On his way to South City, he had stopped by the Mercedes dealership and casually picked up a new G–Wagon.
Irene and Christina walked over to join them. Christina frowned at Leroy’s obvious drooling but held her tongue, though she could not resist making a comment to Andrew.
She said coldly, “It seems the West End development has made you quite wealthy, so now you’re living a life of luxury. Andrew, you’re too old for this. Having money doesn’t mean your need to waste it on such flashy things–that will only lead to your downfall.”
“It’s just a car,” Andrew replied dismissively. “You’re making too big a deal out of it.
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Leroy sidled up to Andrew with a hopeful expression. “Mr. Lloyd, what happened to your old Panamera? If you’re not using it, maybe you could let me have it?”
“Sorry, but it’s completely totaled,” Andrew replied. “The wreck is still there if you want to collect the scrap metal.”
Leroy looked thunderstruck and clutched his chest dramatically. “Andrew, how could you treat my dream car like that? I’ve been telling you to give it to me all this time, and now I find out you’ve been so careless with it!”
“It’s my car, and I’ll do what I want with it,” Andrew retorted with amusement. “Don’t you think you’re overstepping?”
Leroy paused, then gritted his teeth before making another attempt. “Since you’re so wealthy and throwing money around, how about buying me a luxury car too? Or maybe you could give me this G–Wagon?”
“Are you begging me?” Andrew asked with a laugh.
Leroy hesitated for a moment but shamelessly said, “If you agree, I’ll beg! From now on, I’ll treat you like my big brother and follow you to hell and back, no complaints.”
Christina could not ta
it anymore and exploded in anger. “Leroy, get out of here! Do you have
any idea how much shame you’re bringing to the Stevens family?
