Connor’s cold voice rang out immediately. “Eight million.”
Victoria Blackwell could barely contain her smile. Someone had just added one million dollars to the bid in a single increment.
“The current bid is eight million. Do I hear any higher offers?”
Adrian’s eyes narrowed with determination. “Nine million.”
Connor didn’t hesitate. “Ten million.”
Pack members began turning their heads to observe the competition. Connor maintained his usual composed expression while Adrian remained equally calm.
“Eleven million,” Adrian countered.
Connor’s lips curved in a cold smile. “Fifteen million.”
Olivia’s annoyance was reaching its breaking point.
“Sixteen million,” Adrian continued competing.
Connor calmly raised his paddle. “Twenty million.”
Adrian thought to himself that if
