Chapter 68

"Wait a second. Wasn't Alyssa the one who placed the bid just now?" "It doesn't matter. She's using Howard's paddle, and he didn't stop her. Same thing, isn't it? Even if it's just something she likes, he can buy it to please her." People nodded in agreement. Everyone understood the unspoken rule. Unless someone was set on winning, the polite thing would be to let Howard have his way. "The second bidder is Elena, Jimmy's date!" someone exclaimed. Confusion rippled through the crowd. "What does that mean? Is Jimmy trying to go up against Howard?" "I don't know. He's always been hot-tempered. Who knows what he's up to this time?" While the crowd buzzed with speculation, Brandon sat in a private box on the second floor, laughing. "My dear stupid brother, Grandpa's already upset with you, and you're making it worse. This is too good. I don't even have to do a thing. You'll ruin everything yourself." In the shadows beside him, another man listened in silence, sipping his wine