As long as... If someone is willing to bid on the Invincible Piano for at least fifty million, our son will get a seat in the apprentice exam of the Pill Alchemist Association, As long as that happens, Edwood will definitely pass the exam

Tears began streaming down Alena's cheeks.

Choking back a sob, she asked, "But why is no one willing to bid on it?"

“Humph! You deserve it, That's what we call retribution Barbara sneered. In her mind,

Alena's voice reached Barbara's ears from a nearby seat.

So, the renowned Jeff was reduced to such a pitiable state that he couldn't even muster fifty million dollars? Otherwise, he would've employed the same strategy as the Bryant family, bidding for his item and thereby securing a spot for his son,

“Up next is the Invincible Piano, with an opening bid of one million dollars. Any takers?" The elegant hostess on stage persisted in her efforts to sell the item.

While she empathized with Jeff, her seasoned experience informed her that the damaged Invincible Piano was likely to go unsold.

This remained the solitary auction item unsold this evening. It was an anomaly to have an item go unsold at a charity auction.

After several attempts, still no bids emerged. Her sigh of resignation was audible. Her eyes glanced toward Jeff, regret etched on her features, and she glimpsed the unending sorrow etched onto his once handsome and refined countenance,

Lifting the microphone, the hostess was about to announce the outcome of the bidding,

“If there are no further bids, I hereby announce that the Invincible Piano..

“Wait a moment

Naria's voice broke through, her hand raised high.

"Yes?" Both the hostess on stage and Jeff were caught off guard by the sudden turn of events.

Curiously, the hostess inquired, "Miss Jenkins, what's your bid? One million dollars?"

Given that there were no other bids, Maria could acquire the Invincible Piano at the starting price, effectively claiming the treasure for a mere million dollars.

A wry smile curved Jeff's lips. One million was an insufficient sum to secure a slot for the Pill Alchemist Association's examination, At this price, the Invincible Piano was essentially reserved for Maria at the auction.

Yet, Maria shook her head, her tone chilly and resolute.

"No, I'll pay fifty million dollars." Her words resounded with a frigid clarity, rippling through the entire venue.

Fifty million dollars! The hostess found herself dumbfounded by the declaration. The attendees shared in her astonishment. It was an oddly precise amount.

Simultaneously, Barbara's attractive visage contorted into one of grotesque disbelief.

Jeff's and Alena's excitement proved hard to conceal. They regarded Maria with a mix of gratitude and bewilderment as though fearing her change of heart at the very next moment.

“Um. Miss Jenkins, could you confirm your bidding amount once more?" The poised hostess inquired cautiously.