Chapter 555

Thames Berkin had backed the right people and earned a reputation for doing so. "I don't have much interest in these things, nor do I know much about them," Linda remarked. She had never cared for antiques but acquired a passion for collecting various film rolls. Her collection of film cameras alone had reached double digits. These items weren't particularly expensive but carried significant sentimental and historical value. About an hour and a half into the auction, Linda's item finally made its appearance. It was a sixty-year-old film camera. While it wasn't exceptionally valuable, it was a piece she enjoyed. If someone else ended up buying it, she wouldn't be heartbroken. The starting price was modest, and the initial bids only increased it by small increments, as everyone present understood that the item was likely to return to its original owner. When the bidding reached a reasonable point, Linda raised her paddle. "680,000 dollars." The auctioneer asked twice if anyone el