I Walked Away And He Lost His Mind (Zephyra and Steven) novel Chapter 344

The auctioneer smiled. "The Gilded Jade Go Set is the best-preserved jade artifact of its kind in the world. It's one of a kind. If you two are truly interested, you could try the third floor. As far as I know, Mr. Lancaster hasn't left yet."

With that, she excused herself and walked away.

"Steven?" Ryan glanced at me, puffing out his cheeks, his handsome features clouded with annoyance. "Does he play Go too? Why do that mother and son duo have to compete with us for everything?"

My face was a cold mask. I shook my head. "He plays chess with Mr. Lancaster Sr. I don't know if he plays Go, but I doubt he was intentionally trying to outbid us. He didn't know we wanted it."

Wanting the Go set was a last-minute decision. Steven wasn't a mind reader; there was no way he could have bought it out from under us on purpose. It was just a coincidence. Still, I wondered why he would suddenly buy such a thing. Was it a gift for someone?

A cold glint appeared in Ryan's eyes. "So we're just going to let it go? That's what Uncle Julian has always wanted. How is he so well-connected? He managed to intercept an item that was supposed to be auctioned off. We didn't even get a chance to bid."

I wasn't entirely clear on the Lopez family's inner workings, but the Lancaster family's influence wasn't just about the family itself—it was because of Steven. He had a sharp eye and acted fast, always staying ahead of the market, always making money.

I'd never once heard him talk about losing money. The Lancaster family had a strong presence in nearly every industry, and their wealth was beyond imagination. Steven was even willing to bring people he trusted into new ventures, letting them profit alongside him. The deep-seated connections forged through mutual interests were far stronger than ordinary, fleeting acquaintances.

And that was just now. In three years, Steven would become the undisputed leader of the entire business world. His influence would reach its zenith, making him untouchable. When he said one thing, nearly everyone would parrot it. He would be famous, powerful, and basking in glory.

Thinking of this, my eyes filled with a sense of helplessness. Business was not my forte. In my past life, the most I knew was which industries would boom in the future, but I had no idea about the actual operations.

"A direct confrontation won't work. Let's go ask him. If he's willing to sell it to me, I'll pay a higher price. If he refuses… I'll find another jade Go set for Uncle Julian."

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