CH287 Winding Down
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Drake nodded, not the least bit surprised that Alex had already pieced together his plan.
"In that case, I suppose I won't be bidding at the auction," Alex said dryly. "I'm guessing the auction money you'll be giving me is actually going to be your investment in my Interplanar excursion, right?"
"Of course," Drake replied, a faint smile tugging at his lips. "I'm sacrificing my chance to attend a world-shaking auction for your sake. Why should I then pay extra for items that will only end up in your hands anyway?
"You're an adult now, Alex. It's time you bought your own toys out of your own pocket."
"You're being petty, father. But very well." Alex shrugged, lips twitching.
He wasn't truly bothered. After all, he was the owner of the Golden Palace. If he wished, he could keep every auction item for himself—though, of course, that was far from the truth. Still, it was enough to soothe his pride against Drake's pettiness.
