After all, she wanted to catch up with her business-savvy older brother.
As they entered the hall, many people had already taken their seats.
Lenn Perry was sitting in the front row, quietly discussing something with his assistant.
On the other side of the aisle, Oliver Grant had arrived early, his stern features, which bore some resemblance to Isaac's, easily recognizable in the crowd.
Ella chose not to move and sat down in a nearby seat.
Isaac understood that she didn't want to sit with their older brother, so after chatting with her for a moment, he opted to sit next to Oliver.
Today's exhibition featured works from Edward, a renowned artist known throughout Europe. Many of his never-before-seen pieces would be showcased and auctioned today.
To acquire Edward's artwork, one needed not only money but also a deep understanding of his work to succeed in the auction.
Not long after, a host took the stage to begin speaking, and the first painting slowly made its appearance as the host passionately introduced it.
"The starting bid for 'Guilty Crown' is five million. Each bid must be at least five hundred thousand. Let the auction begin!"
"Five million five hundred thousand."
"Six million."
"Six million five hundred thousand."
"Eight million..."
The atmosphere in the hall was electric. Ella Grant had some companions with her, and as she watched the paddles being raised throughout the room, one of them whispered, "It's just a painting, but these people sure are willing to spend!"
Ella remained silent, her gaze deeply focused on the painting of a girl holding a crown on stage, a meaningful smile spreading across her face.
Edward's painting, if sold at its true value, would not come cheap. The lowest price for one would be in the tens of millions.
"Fifteen million!"
"Fifteen million!"
As the bidding heated up, two voices rang out almost simultaneously, causing the previously lively crowd to fall silent in an instant.
Seeing that no one else was bidding, the host, drawing on years of experience, looked at the two men and said, "The creation period of 'Guilty Crown' is unknown, and Mr. Edward left no records upon his passing. Since Mr. Perry and Mr. Grant both want this painting, why don't you each share your understanding of it? After all, a masterpiece deserves to be appreciated by someone who truly understands it!"
Lenn Perry turned and raised his hand in a gesture that said "please, go ahead," giving the floor to Oliver Grant first.