Chapter 135 Proof Of Wealth

The affluent gathering in Mayfair Lagoon buzzed with animated gossip. It was the first time they had seen such a dramatic confrontation between bidders. A man of Derek Shepherd's standing accused an ordinary bodyguard of being a fraudster. Derek was not to be blamed since the Chief Auctioneer, Phillips Sotheby, himself harbored serious doubts. The way Victor Damone had conducted himself raised a lot of red flags. First of all, Victor was a mere bodyguard. He looked too young to have achieved any level of success in the business world. Finally, his bid of six hundred million dollars for the seven-gems royal gown sounded unrealistic. Not even a trillionaire would spend such an exorbitant amount on an auction. Sotheby's accountant, Miller, stood before Victor's table with an extended hand. He asked for his debit card to confirm his bank balance. Rose turned to Victor and offered him a debit card. "My account has fifty million dollars. I won't mind if you use it." Claire had already fished