Maria answered honestly.

Gregory hadn't expected that answer. After his shock wore off, he shook his head in disappointment and said, “Decidedly, none of my dozen grandsons end up being Lucky."

Grover's mouth dropped open at this. How could this man have a dozen grandsons?

“Mr. Gregory, I'll have to take my Leave now. I still have the auction to attend."

“Sure, sure. Go on."

After a respectful nod, Maria walked out.

Grover picked up the two suitcase filled with herbs and followed behind his master.

“Miss Maria, we haven't paid," he said in low voice behind her.

“I know. I never do. I take it on credit, and then refine medicine to pay off my debt."

When it was time for the auction to begin, all the guests headed for the building in the centre of the market.

They all lined up at the entrance and entered the inner hall after thorough inspection.

The members of the Jenkins family also stood in the queue and awaited their turn.

Naturally, Elton let the team. Vivian, Doris, the other talented members of the clan, and their servants followed respectively.

Elton Looked back at the line in search of Maria, but didn't see her “Where is Maria? Who knows where she is?" he asked with a frown.

“Well...”

Doris pulled, understanding Elton's anger

“Don't tell me she really plans on not attending the auction!"

Doris had gone as far as mentioning the Reverse Pill to Maria, hoping it would tempt her enough to attend the auction.

She had no talent at all. How could she Let such an opportunity pass her by?

“I don't care! She's going to regret turning me down!" Elton clenched his fists.

He had told Maria that he had extra tickets, and that he would love to help her out. She just had to come to him. He never knew that she was so arrogant as to not even consider it.

“Don't be angry, sir. Maria is too stupid that she doesn't recognize what your kindness can do for her. When you return from the auction with a pack of rare pills, she will regret ever turning you down,” Vivian said comfortingly, whereas she was inwardly gloating.

Maria was the only person she knew that could let go off such a good opportunity. How did she expect the Jenkins family to Like her with her nasty attitude?

“She definitely will! Let's go in and forget about her," Elton said, clearly still annoyed.