Chapter 207

"Didn't they say the auction starts at 2:00 pm sharp?" As they entered the main hall, Nicholas glanced at the paddle labeled "Number 15" in his hand. He then took in the room's layout. When his eyes landed on the second floor, with additional private rooms, he raised an eyebrow and said, "This auction seems pretty formal." "I'm not sure." Queenie shook her head. This was also her first time attending an auction. Nicholas draped his arm around her slender waist and found them seats. The auction hall was nearly the size of a basketball court, with a small stage at the very center. A man in his 30s stood there, dressed in a black suit. He occasionally spoke into an earpiece and nodded intermittently. "There are quite a few people here already," Nicholas muttered as he scanned the room. Although he could use the Discerning Skill, he didn't feel the need to apply it to every single person in the room. That would be way too exhausting. "Nicholas, I don't know why, but I'm suddenly f