Soon, Ghost King arrived hastily with his subordinates to meet Nathan.
Nathan said coldly, “Joaquin Landry, can you explain to me what is going on?”
Joaquin Landry was the Ghost King's real name!
Joaquin sweated profusely but put on a smile as he said, “General, please calm down. I can explain.”
He paused for a while and continued, “Actually, everyone knows that Huck's abstract painting isn't worth that much. You're just pissed at Ms.
Shae!”
Colin interrupted coldly, “Is it how you justify letting Shae take away the abstract painting that General bid?”
Joaquin nervously replied, “Of course not!
“General, I dare not mess with you. However, Ms. Shae comes from the Davier family, and I dare not to mess with it as well.
“She wanted to take the abstract painting away, I dared not to stop her!
“General, rest assured that I'll not take a penny from you even though you successfully bid for it with one billion. Since I save the money for you, I think you don't have to be exasperated over it.”
Once he finished, Nathan said coldly, “In that case, should I thank you for saving the money for me?”
Joaquin wiped his sweat away and said cautiously, “There's no need for that!
“General, you've earned your reputation by winning over Ms. Shae in front of everyone.
“Besides, since the abstract painting isn't worth that much, why must you spend the money?
“Ms. Shae probably felt humiliated in front of everyone. Since she was determined to get the abstract painting anyway, why don't you just give it to her as an act of generosity?”
Nathan didn't respond to it but said blandly, “Joaquin, since you've been in the black market for many years, I'm sure you've made a lot of money, right?”
Joaquin was taken aback, for he didn't understand what he meant.
After a while, he answered carefully, “I've been in this business for twenty to thirty years but haven't made a lot of money. Fortunately, I can still bring home the bacon because my friends
from different backgrounds support me."
Nathan nodded and said, “Since you've been in the business for decades and earned a lot of money, you should consider retiring.”
What?
Perplexed, Joaquin's face was drained of all colors.
Nathan wants me to shut down the Ghost Auction House!
Shocked and angry, Joaquin exclaimed, “General, you...
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